Chapter 1-The Battle for Earth:

After the 22nd World Tournament, Krillin was found dead at the arena. The one behind the murder was noneother than the demon king Piccolo. Piccolo began his conquest of the Earth, in the process destroying many cities and even killing Goku's friends Chiaotzu and Master Roshi. After drinking the Ultra Divine Water, Goku returns for a rematch with King Piccolo. Piccolo kills Goku, changing the future of Dragon Ball.

Goku stepped forward, eager for revenge against Piccolo. But in his way stood the monstrously fat Drum, whom was just as powerful as he was fat. Goku's face was one shrouded in rage as he approached Drum. Drum only grinned, delighted at the prospect of battle.

Goku took stance, staring down Drum. In an instant, Drum bounded forward, swinging a massive arm at Goku. The arm appeared to hit, but it was only an afterimage. Goku reappeared in front of Drum, cocking his leg back. Goku slammed his leg into Drum's face, shattering his skull and instantly killing him. The giant demon collapsed on the ground.

Piccolo was seething with anger, but not at his son's death. "How dare you defy me again, you dirty scumbag!" Piccolo shouted, his anger clear in his voice. The boy had already attacked Piccolo before, and now he dared doing it again. He would feel the wrath of King Piccolo!

Goku stood on the ground, staring Piccolo directly in the face. "This time, I'll definitely win!" Goku boasted.

"I've powered up since our last fight, boy," Piccolo informed Goku, disregarding any absurd idea the little boy could win. Last time, he hadn't stood a chance. And now that he was young again, no mortal could oppose him.

"I've powered up too since then," Goku replied casually, taking stance. He was absolutely sure he would beat Piccolo. He had drank the Ultra Divine Water, significantly increasing his strength.

"I'll end this little squabble in four seconds," Piccolo claimed, holding up four fingers.

Piccolo dashed off the ground, rushing at Goku. Piccolo swung a mighty chop aimed at Goku's neck, but to his surprise, Goku raised a forearm and easily blocked the attack. But Piccolo wasn't done yet.

Piccolo then cocked his arm back, throwing a powerful right hook at Goku. The boy raised hand and caught the fist with ease. With a mighty heave, Goku threw Piccolo through the air. The demon crashed through a building, causing it to collapse on top of him.

Piccolo was greatly surprised. In their last fight, he had completely dominated the spiky haired boy, and that was before he restored his youth. Now, in such a short time, it was impossible for the child to have gotten so powerful to have easily blocked and countered his attacks, especially since he himself had gotten so much stronger.

Piccolo slowly pulled himself out of the building's rubbled. He took a moment to dust himself off before facing Goku. The boy wore an impish smile on his face. "Your four seconds are already up," Goku taunted, all the while bearing the smile on his face.

Piccolo's blood boiled, angry at Goku. This boy had it coming. No one would dare antagonise the mighty demon King Piccolo and live to tell the tale!

Piccolo leapt out of the rubble and into the air. He sent a bright orange ki blast down upon Goku, whom easily jumped over it. Piccolo quickly fired a second blast down, and Goku couldn't dodge in midair. Goku crossed his arms, forming an X, and shielded himself from the brunt of the attack. The blast knocked him back a couple meters, but otherwise, the blast did nothing.

Piccolo stared in amazement at Goku. He had just as easily blocked the blasts as he had the chop and punch. 'What kind of brat is this, to be able to get strong so fast?' Piccolo thought to himself.

"Prepare yourself, because this time, I'm going to attack!" Goku announced to Piccolo.

"That won't happen, boy, it's going to end here!" Piccolo yelled back, seething in anger.

Goku took a step forward and said, "You've taken a lot of things that were important to me...I absolutely ain't gonna forgive you!

Goku and Piccolo stared down one another silently, observing each other for openings. Goku suddenly dashed off the ground and landed a powerful slobber-knocking punch to Piccolo's face. Piccolo was sent flying, crashing into his son, Piano, killing him instantly.

Piccolo stood back up, even angrier than before. He dusted himself off, facing Goku. There was just no way this could be happening. Piccolo was the king of demons. Some petty human couldn't beat him. 'I'll show this stupid fool!' Piccolo thought.

Piccolo charged at Goku and swiped at him with his left arm, but Goku quickly ducked under the attack and swung his foot out. Piccolo tripped and went skidding across the ground. Goku was upon Piccolo as soon as the demon was up, but Piccolo swiftly slammed his foot into Goku's stomach. Goku retched and was flung back from the attack.

Goku regained his momentum and gracefully kicked off the ground, slamming his own foot into Piccolo's ribs. Piccolo dug his heels into the Earth as he slid back a few inches from the mighty blow. Goku rebounded off Piccolo's chest and landed a few meters away.

Goku rushed at Piccolo, preparing his attack. Goku pounded Piccolo's stomach with his small fist, causing spit to fly out Piccolo's mouth. Goku followed it up with a swift kick in the face, knocking Piccolo back a few inches.

Piccolo flipped away from Goku, putting distance between them. Piccolo smirked, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, and said, "You should be proud of yourself, boy. You're the first person to hurt my pride."

Goku just replied by saying, "Go all out."

Piccolo smirked and said, "I'm impressed you knew I was holdong back. I really don't want to use my full power, as it will shorten my lifespan. But, I'll do it anyways." Piccolo was angry that some pitiful human was pushing him so far. Goku would pay for this humiliation.

Piccolo began powering up, a dark blue aura surrounding him. He grit his teeth and began to charge up, pulling out all his energy. This would be the first time he ever used his full power, never finding it necessary in the past. The ground began to shake as his power rose. Tremors caused buildings to collapse that were in the immediate area. The demon grunted as the veins in his forehead swelled. His muscles vegan to bulge out.

Piccolo gave a yell as he finished powering up. Goku seemed complrtely calm at seeing Piccolo's full power. "Now I can go all out too," Goku said.

Piccolo doubted Goku hadn't already been using his full power. No human could be that strong and not be at full power. "Want to test me?" Piccolo asked, swiping his hand through the air. A shock wave was sent at Goku, and Goku easily withstood it.

"I'll show you the ferocity of my full power," Piccolo told Goku. Piccolo was shrouded in a dark blue cloak of energy as he flew full speed at Goku. Piccolo made a right hook aimed at Goku's head, though Goku leapt over Piccolo's head, landing behind the demon.

Piccolo was quick to react, swiftly turning around to face Goku and slamming his fist into the boy's backside. The punch sent Goku flying, the boy crashing into the ground, forming a large crater.

Piccolo was absolutely sure he had killed Goku. Thinking himself victorious, Piccolo began to laugh. "Hahahahaha! That is the fate all who oppose me will meet; death!"

As Piccolo celebrated his apparent victory, there was a sound from the crater. Piccolo's sensitive ears picked up on the sound. "Ka..." Piccolo turned to face the crater.

"Me...Ha...Me..." It couldn't be the boy. Piccolo was sure that last blow finished him. His mind was playing tricks on him. But just as Piccolo turned his back, none other than Goku leapt out of the crater.

"Ha!" He shouted, firing a wave of blue energy. The beam travelled quickly, but Piccolo turned in time to see it. He held out his hand to stop the attack.

Just before the Kamehameha wave would have crashed into Piccolo's outstretched hand, Goku swerved the Kamehameha, the attack crashing into Piccolo's backside. The demon lay sprawled out on the ground.

"Get back up, Piccolo!" Goku yelled at his downed foe, eager to beat Piccolo up even more.

Piccolo pulled himself up, shocked at what Goku had just pulled off. "Y-you're a freak!" Piccolo shouted at Goku. This human boy was like no opponent he had ever faced. He was the only one to challenge Piccolo like this, and he didn't like it.

Goku shrugged and responded to what Piccolo said by saying, "We're both equal in that respect."

Piccolo dashed off the ground, charging Goku. The two fighters met each other in the middle, clashing with each other. The two pummeled each other, both fighters blocking the other's strikes. Piccolo's fist smashed into Goku's outstretched forearm, and the spiky-haired fighter raised his knee to block one of Piccolo's mighty kicks.

Piccolo slammed his head forward, the top of his forehead smashing into Goku's chin, being rewarded with a drop of blood. Before Goku could recover, Piccolo drove forward and buried his fist into Goku's stomach, causing Goku to recoil in pain. Piccolo quickly spun around, smashing his foot against Goku's jaw and launching him through the air.

Goku spun through the air, before regaining his senses and planting his heels into the ground. Goku looked just in time to see Piccolo flip behind him. Goku kicked back at Piccolo, catching him under the chin. Piccolo was knocked back a few inches by the powerful kick, catching him by surprise.

Piccolo and Goku dashed away from each other, standing a few meters apart. Piccolo reached forward, and his arm stretched across the distance between Goku and him. He made a grab for Goku, but Goku caught Piccolo's arm, and with a mighty heave, tossed Piccolo in the air.

Piccolo grinned and shouted, "Catch this!" as he sent a ki blast at Goku from above. Goku just barely dodges it, leaping from the ground towards Piccolo.

Piccolo slyly closed his fist, letting Goku near him. Just before Goku could reach him though, Piccolo thrust his hand out and fired another ki blast at Goku from point blank range. There was a small explosion as the blast impacted with Goku's chest, and Goku was sent crashing back down into the ground. "I hope you liked that one, because I have more for you!" Piccolo announced, launching a volley of energy blasts at the downed Goku, each reaching its target.

Goku struggled up from the ground, burnt and bleeding slightly, but otherwise okay. Goku wore a goofy grin on his face. Piccolo landed on the ground across from Goku.

"That attack of yours sure was something. It really had a sting to it, and really messed up my shirt," Goku said, all the while carrying a smile. Goku ripped off the tattered remains of his shirt. The two once again rushed at each other.

They begin trading fast blows, both finally using their full strength. Their strikes were invisible to the normal eye. Piccolo swung a hard right kick, but his attack only hit an afterimage. Goku reappeared behind Piccolo with a knee to the back. The demon was knocked forward a few steps, but quickly turned around and fired a barrage of ki blasts. Goku dodged up, but Piccolo appeared behind him and hammered him back down.

The two landed and clasped their hands together. They struggled in a test of strength. Piccolo's eyes glowed as he fired energy beams from his eyes. Goku quickly ducked, avoiding the beams, and kicked Piccolo in the face, knocking him back a bit. Goku vanished and reappeared at Piccolo's side, swinging a fist. Piccolo easily blocked it with his forearm and elbowed him.

Goku jumped forward, aiming a high kick to Piccolo's face. Piccolo raised both forearms, blocking the kick. Piccolo countered with a knee to Goku's stomach, causing the boy to double over in pain.

Goku recovered and swung a kick at the side of Piccolo's head. The demon blocked it with a forearm, then slammed his other fist into Goku's cheek. Blood flew out of the boy's mouth and he was sent spinning backwards.

Piccolo rushed after Goku, but Goku regained his momentum and began to run. Piccolo gave chase, not willing to let the troublesome boy escape. Just as Piccolo was closing in, Goku suddenly planted his hands into the ground and slammed both feet into Piccolo's chest.

Piccolo slid back a few feet before stopping. Piccolo lunged forward, swinging his left leg at Goku. Goku jumped over the kick and slammed his fist into Piccolo, knocking spit and blood out of his mouth. Piccolo swiftly recovered and brought his elbow down upon Goku's head.

Goku was knocked back a few meters by the attack, blood dripping down his forehead. Goku kicked off the ground and roundhouse kicked Piccolo in the jaw, causing Piccolo to grunt in pain. Before Piccolo could recover, Goku followed it up with an elbow to the face, causing blood to leak out of Piccolo's nostrils.

Piccolo stumbled back a few steps from the blow, but Goku wasn't done yet. Goku buried his fist into Piccolo's gut, making the demon retch. Then Goku sent him flying with a kick that landed under his chin.

Piccolo firmly placed his feet on the ground, regaining his momentum. 'This boy has angered me. I'll kill him!' He fired two eyebeams out at Goku. The first missed, but the second one hit Goku's right knee, making his leg useless.

Piccolo laughed and said, "You can't possibly win with only one leg. Looks like I'll be the victor of this fight!"

Goku shook his head and said, "All I need is one leg to beat you."

"We'll see about that!" Piccolo spat, charging towards Goku. The spiky haired boy pulled out his Nyoi-Bō, making it extend. Goku was shot into the air and elbowed Piccolo in the cheek.

'That damn weird staff! I'll destroy it, and he'll be helpless,' Piccolo thought to himself. Piccolo extended his finger and fired a small beam of energy. Goku swiftly sidestepped, avoiding the attack. Piccolo then launched another, this time from the other hand.

The attack hit, breaking the Nyoi-Bō. Piccolo grinned and said, "Without that staff, it's all over for you!" Piccolo then extended an arm, and with a mighty yell, launched a huge blast. The blast detonated on impact with the ground, causing a massive explosion.

The explosion was like a miniature nuclear bomb. Tremors shook the ground, acting like an earthquake. The massive explosion engulfed the entire city, destroying every building. A giant mushroom cloud covered the land. When the smoke cleared, the city had been reduced to a barren wasteland. The explosion barely left any rubble, it was almost as if the city never existed.

Piccolo scanned the newly formed wasteland for any sign of Goku. After not seeing even a shred of remains, Piccolo began to cackle. "I did it, I killed him!" He shouted with glee. But his victory was short lived, because he had detected a source of ki.

Piccolo looked up to see Tien holding Goku under his arm. 'Dammit, why is the bald guy still here?!' Piccolo thought, pissed that he had saved Goku from what would have been death.

Tien landed, setting Goku down on the ground. Goku grinned and said, "Thanks Tien, you really saved me there!" But Tien didn't respond. He stood there, panting heavily. Goku frowned, concerned for his friend and asked, "Tien, is there something wrong?"

Piccolo grinned when he realized what was wrong with Tien. He had used the last of his energy to save Goku. Piccolo also knew Goku couldn't use one of his legs. He was confident he couldn't lose now.

Piccolo began to power up. "This time, don't mess with my Explosive Demon Wave!" Goku rushed at Piccolo, punching him in the stomach. But this time, the punch did little to hurt Piccolo. Goku realized he had been weakened significantly. Piccolo kicked Goku back a little bit, and then fired his Explosive Demon Wave.

Goku didn't have time to dodge, so he raised his arms to block it. There was a loud roar as the attack erupted againt Goku's body. The attack sent shockwaves ringing through the air. Tien was knocked down onto the ground by the attack. When the smoke cleared, only a crater remained where Goku had stood just moments before.

Inside the crater, Goku's small, lifeless body lay burnt and bloody. A large pool of blood filled the bottom of the crater. Some of Goku's remains had been charred and burnt away. A wide grin spread across Piccolo's face. He had defeated his greatest opponent, and the strongest human on Earth. Now no one could oppose Piccolo and he would soon rule the Earth.

Piccolo landed at the lip of the crater, peering in. He couldn't sense a ki in the crater, but he wanted to make sure the boy was dead. After all, last time he and the boy fought, he thought him dead but was really alive. Piccolo's eyes glowed red before two thin beams were fired from his eyes, piercing Goku's unbeating heart.

"Hahahahahaha! Now no one can stop me! I'll rule the entire world and make it the demon world I've always dreamt of!" Piccolo laughed, his voice booming across the wasteland.

Laying on the ground, a near unconscious Tien held his breath. He had been laying on the ground, hoping for the best. But sadly, the worst possible outcome happened: Goku was killed. Now it was all Tien could do to hope Piccolo didn't notice him.

And he didn't; in Piccolo's excitement, he forgot all about the bald fighter. Piccolo blasted off the ground, heading towards West City. Before Tien, and then Goku, had approached him, he was heading towards West City to destroy it.

After Piccolo left, Tien tried to stand up. But exhaustion kicked in, and Tien collapsed onto the ground. He groaned in pain. Tien could feel his conscious slipping away from him. As everything began going dark, Tien could have sworn he saw Goku's body vanish into thin air. He closed his eyes and slipped into a deep sleep.

A/N: So that was the first chapter. I hope you enjoyed reading it, because I enjoyed writing it. With Goku dead, who will stop Piccolo? And how will this affect the future? Next chapter, I plan on showing Piccolo terrorising Earth and maybe show what happens to Tien. Please rate and review the story. Also, I will be providing power levels, since it seems to be everyone's favorite thing.

Power Levels:

Drum-200

King Piccolo[Suppressed]-220

King Piccolo[Full Power]-260

King Piccolo[Explosive Demon Wave]-500

Goku-260

Goku[Kamehameha]-300

Goku[Exhausted]-200

As you can see, these powerlevels are in compliance with canon. That will all change for the rest of the story.