Hello. I'm Metal Misery. The author "Never Dying Sun" asked me to adopt this story from her, since she is leaving permanently. I've edited everything to better suit my writing style, and I'm sorry if any former fans of this story prefer the original.
Chapter 1
The Saiyans Will Arrive In One Year!
Let's go back to where it all began...
As Kinoko meditated under the shade of an exotic tree, she started to lose concentration and think back on her life. She had been under the watchful eye of her father, Prince Vegeta, for half a year now since her training with Frieza was finally over. Vegeta acted almost as cold to her as he did others, almost. Kinoko could see through him, though. She had trained with the evil Lord Frieza her since she could walk and she had picked up the skill to read others' emotions very well. She would be a queen of poker if she knew what poker was.
Today was the first time in her life she had been on a mission to conquer a planet. However, she had arrived a little too late to have joined in the action since it had been a last minute call. Her father had said that they would make sure to take her on whatever planet was next on their journey to make up for it. To be honest, I never thought about how it feels to kill someone, but I am looking forward to getting my first lick of blood from something that's not an animal! Kinoko thought. Meanwhile, during Kinoko's reminiscing, the other two Saiyans who had been listening to the events on Earth started a conversation.
"Raditz stinks," Nappa complained.
"He's a complete disgrace!" Vegeta took a bite out of what appeared to be an arm, and then continued to talk, "How could he let himself be beaten by men of such low fighting power?"
"I don't know... maybe we should go teach those Earthlings a lesson!"
"Waste of time! Then again... I am curious,"
"Ah, are you thinking about what Raditz said?"
Vegeta laughed maliciously, "Exactly! Those dragon balls caught my interest. Just think of the possibilities, Nappa! If we can get our hands on those seven dragon balls, then we can wish for anything we want! Anything at all," Vegeta turned to face Nappa, "Wouldn't you say that's worth making a little trip?"
"You kiddin'?! Yeah, let's go!"
Kinoko was interrupted from her meditation when her father abruptly stood up, "We're leaving. Get in your ship, Kinoko; we are heading to another planet. You will have another chance to get your first kill sooner than expected!"
"What planet is it this time, Father?"
"It's called Earth and has pretty pathetic warriors. We should have no problem defeating them and getting the things called 'dragon balls' that grant you any one wish!"
"Sounds interesting... I wonder what the wish will be," Kinoko pondered on the thought of all the things they could wish for but didn't come up with anything worthwhile. She stepped into her space pod, Nappa and Vegeta doing the same.
I will get immortality, Vegeta thought, and I when that day comes... Frieza will die! As they flew through space, Vegeta started talking to Nappa and his daughter through his scouter, "Once we force Kakarot's friends to tell us how to find the dragon balls we'll eliminate them! Along with anyone else who tries to stand in our way!"
"Sounds exciting!" Kinoko commented.
"And then we can wish Raditz back to life," Nappa said.
"No. That would be a wasted wish. Raditz was a weakling and a fool! Any Saiyan who can be defeated that easily doesn't deserve to live,"
"Hmm..." Nappa thought on Vegeta's statement.
"Actually, Nappa, I have something much grander in mind. Now tell me, how does the idea of eternal life sound to you?"
"What - living forever? That sounds great! Yeah! And if we can't die that means no one will be able to defeat us! So what the heck would we need Raditz for?"
"Yes, 'what for' indeed. We'll be the greatest fighters in the universe, and we will ascend to our rightful place! Among the Saiyan warriors of legend!"
"Do you mean..."
"That's right, Nappa. That's exactly what I mean! We will become Super Saiyans!"
"Now I definitely like the sound of that!"
"Me too!" Kinoko said. And with that, they continued the rest of the journey in silence.
...
"Look! He's disappearing!" the Turtle Hermit pointed at Goku.
"I know. It was Kami!" Piccolo explained.
"Kami?" The three Earthlings asked.
"The guardian of the Earth. I think you all know him. Yes, this is his work. No doubt Kami has some special purpose in mind for Goku," Piccolo confirmed, "And before you leave I have a request to make. This will sound strange, but try to put your emotions aside. I want Goku's son to come with me for special training," Piccolo asked.
"What?!" Roshi was dumbfounded.
"No way! You can't fool me, mister! 'Special training' pfft, you just wanna gobble him up!" Krillin accused.
"I DO NOT!"
"Then tell us why," Bulma inquired, trying to be at least a bit reasonable.
"Earlier today, this boy showed signs that he might be the most powerful person on this planet. I think I can teach him to control his power, so he can use it to help us defend the Earth when the other Saiyans arrive. It is a long shot; he might still be too young. We'll see." He explained.
"Yeah he's probably too young," Krillin tried as hard as he could to get Gohan away from Piccolo.
"Right, I wouldn't chance it if I were you! Heh heh..." Bulma tried to object without being too forward, so not to make him angry.
"At any rate, I'd say you have to ask the boy's mother," Roshi suggested.
"I'm not asking I'm telling!" Piccolo's outburst frightened the three, "Look, nothing else matters right now except beating the other Saiyans in one year. The boy's in good hands," Without waiting for a reply, Piccolo lifted up the boy from Roshi's arms, "When you wish Goku back, tell him he can look forward to seeing his son one year from now. I'll do what I can with this pampered kid. Hopefully, our work will bear fruit," Piccolo started to rise from the ground, "Remember! Tell him one year!" And with this, Piccolo was off.
"Now... who's gonna tell Chi-Chi?" Everyone froze.
...
About 10 months later...
At around 11:43 am, people in East City could see three strange objects, blasting toward them, in the sky. The sheer force of the oncoming UFOs was enough to completely crush a building, destroy nearby cars, and topple over a large house. When the ships landed, there were three very visible, deep craters in the middle of the street. People nearby broke into a panic, their shouts overlapping one another and flying out into the crisp morning air.
"W-what happened?"
"I-it's gotta be some sorta ship!"
"Someone call the cops!"
"Yeah, right! What're they gonna do? They'll just say it's a weather balloon!"
"There could be thousands of tiny aliens in there!"
"There's another pod over here!"
"Stay calm,"
"Forget that! I'm outta here!"
Everyone silenced as the space pods began to open. Out came Vegeta.
"Alien!" a man shouted. Then, Nappa came out of his ship.
"He's getting out!" Kinoko exited her ship last. Everyone was at a loss for words. She was so... cute! Until they remembered she was an alien who might be here to abduct or kill them and take over the planet.
"N-no it can't be!"
"What do they want?"
"Ah," Nappa made an uncomfortable-looking face, "My neck is killing me!"
"Well, what did you think spending months in a fetal position would do?!" Kinoko shouted.
"Uh... yes you're right Princess Kinoko... I-I wasn't thinking..." Nappa was kind of scared of the girl; she was Vegeta's daughter after all.
"Idiot," Kinoko muttered under her breath.
...
"They're on their way here," Piccolo warned, "Gohan, do not be afraid. Your preparation has been excellent, have faith in yourself,"
"I'm ready!" Gohan said nodding.
"What is this... there's someone else coming! It looks like there might be one more than we expected!"
"What?! But I thought you said there would only be two Saiyans!"
The two saw Krillin phase in front of them and were instantly relieved, "It's Krillin!" Gohan exclaimed.
"Right, how 'bout some help? Haha!" Krillin said.
"Yeah sure, why not?" Piccolo snickered, "But things are gonna get intense, you might just slow us down, Krillin."
"I doubt that; I've been doing a little training of my own!"
"So you have. I could feel a significant increase in your power level,"
"Man! Goku's runnin' late. We'll have to hold out without him somehow,"
"He's coming? I mean you really know that for sure Krillin?"
"Of course he is! Master Roshi just talked to 'im the other day! Don't worry, Gohan, he'll be here alright,"
"Wow, that's great, thanks, Krillin! Hey, you grew up with my dad, didn't you? He said guys thought you couldn't fight because you were so short!"
"Short, huh?" Krillin said narrowing his eyes in mock annoyance, "Actually we were the same size, but he kept growing, and I stopped," Krillin lowered his voice to a whisper, "By the way, are you alright? No one has ever trained with Piccolo before,"
"Aw, it wasn't that bad! Once you get used to him, he's great!"
Piccolo sweat-dropped, "That's enough of your small talk, they're here!" the gang looked up to see two large figures and one small one.
"Oh no, can you feel those power levels!? Plus they brought another along! What're we gonna do guys?" Piccolo and Gohan were silent as the three Saiyans descended to the ground.
"So, we meet at last!" said Kinoko eyeing them over, until her eyes landed on a certain 5 ½-year-old. Hm... That feeling! He's a Saiyan I just know it! And he seems about my age, so it will definitely be a fun fight! Kinoko realized.
"The pleasures all mine," Piccolo said, although it was far from being hospitable.
"I call the kid!" Kinoko had said before anyone else called dibs on the other Saiyan. She had never fought with another being to the death, and this could be her chance. Then again, she had gone against other aliens that would always go all out with her. Her eyes turned into shields as the terrible memories of lying in a pool of her own blood ran through her head; Frieza had beat her once for crying in pain. Kinoko had learned quick that if you can't rid yourself of emotion, then you should never show it. Gohan nervously assessed his opponent. Aw man! I'm not supposed to hit girls; mom says it's rude. Now, what am I supposed to do?
"I'm only going to give you one chance, leave this planet now! Or suffer the consequences!" Piccolo warned trying to be intimidating. Not that he wasn't already intimidating without trying.
"Someone's a little cocky aren't they?" Kinoko teased, now recovered from her flashback with a new light in her eyes.
"That voice... you're the one who killed Raditz aren't you?" Vegeta realized.
"My voice?"
"Right, didn't Raditz tell you?" Vegeta motioned toward his scouter, "Our scouters also work as communicators,"
"Hey, Father... the green one's from Namek isn't he?" Kinoko asked.
"Father? Who would wanna have a kid with that guy?" Krillin said voicing his thoughts. Vegeta glared at him but ignored it, "Oops... did I say that out loud? Hehe..."
"Yes, he's from Namek alright. No wonder Raditz had such a hard time with him and Kakarot,"
"Raditz is a weakling; even I could beat him," Kinoko mumbled.
"Wow, I didn't know you were from outer space! Although it would make sense..." Krillin said.
Piccolo was shaking, "Piccolo?" Gohan asked cautiously.
"You didn't know? Wow, what a surprise. Surely you must have suspected something before now! The green skin and pointy ears are a dead giveaway, don't you think?" Vegeta said. I'm from the planet Namek! I don't believe it! But at the same time I know it's true, Piccolo thought.
"It was you who told Raditz about the Dragon Balls! Now tell us, where are they?" Vegeta asked.
"B-but, no one knows where they are, not for a whole year!" Krillin tried to explain.
"It's your decision, tell us where they are, or you will all be killed!" Kinoko threatened, her hands pulsating with a dark energy and focusing her attention on Gohan.
"Thank you for informing me of that," Piccolo said, "But this planet is my home now, and NO ONE is going to tell me what to do with it! So back off! We're not here to bow to your commands," he got into a fighting stance, "we're here to fight! So go ahead and do whatever it is you came here to do" Vegeta raised an eyebrow, is this fool crazy or what? The three warriors took fighting stances.
"I guess these Earthlings won't tell us where the Dragon Balls are then?" Vegeta asked.
"You wanna bet?" Nappa joked, "Alright let's see how strong you guys are!" After a few seconds, Nappa came up with the results, "The kid's at one thousand, the Namek is at fourteen hundred, and the midget is at eleven hundred. You fools; do you really think you could beat us with such puny power levels?"
There is no way they're that weak! Kinoko thought as she continued her glaring at Gohan. Man! If looks could kill Gohan would be dead ten times over! I'm glad I'm not at the receiving end of that stare, but I do feel sorry for Gohan, Krillin thought.
"Wait, Nappa! They used the same trick on that Raditz, and he let his guard down. We can't rely on our scouters!" said Vegeta.
"Oh yeah... You're right Vegeta," the three Saiyans took their scouters off.
"You guys, be ready for them!" Piccolo warned.
"Wait! Piccolo, if they're stronger than Raditz and Goku isn't here, how do you expect to beat them with just us?!" Krillin asked. Piccolo remained silent, "Oh well guys, let's just do it!"
"Nappa, I believe it's time we have a little fun with them. Better yet, get those Saibamen out; there should be six of them left," Vegeta said smirking.
"You're too much! You really know how to have fun!" Nappa searched his armor, "You're right there are six,"
"Maybe the Saibamen can persuade them to tell us where the Dragon Balls are, huh, Nappa?" Vegeta said with a smirk back on his face.
"Hahaha! Oh, I think they can arrange that!" Nappa said planting the Saibamen into the ground and then watering them.
"Saibamen? I don't see any men!" Gohan said utterly confused.
"Uh... ok what are they doing?" Krillin asked.
"I think we're about to find out!" Piccolo answered. All of a sudden 6 green men popped out of the ground, ready to fight.
"Uh... w-well at least they're shorter than I am... hehe..." Krillin said. They destroyed a few nearby mini mountain-boulders to show off their power, "They're brainless, crazy monsters!"
"They're strong too!" Piccolo said. The Saibamen started to laugh evilly.
"I've got the two on the left!" said Krillin.
"I've got the two in the middle, Gohan, the two on the right are yours," Piccolo said.
"Okay!" Gohan said confidently.
EDIT January 2017: I have combined what used to be chapters one and 2, and removed and added whatever seemed necessary at the time.
