Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball Z or any of its characters. Of course I own this story but I don't own the cover picture; that cuteness is a still from an anime which has touched me the most ever - 'Shigatsu wa kimi no Usa'/'Your lie In April'.

DBZ

Lets Study About The Saiyans!

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Chapter 1: Planet Vegeta-tion

Orange Star High School

"Hey Videl, you are early this morning. No crime-fighting huh?" Chirped a bubbly blonde haired girl named Erasa as she entered her class to take the seat next to the local crime fighter, and her best friend, Videl Satan.

"Hmm… that's true, there was no call from the chief this morning. And anyway, remember the history teacher specifically told not to be late for today's special session." Replied the raven haired girl.

"Oh yeah. Now I remember. But seems like someone's gonna be late." Said Erasa pointing to the vacant seat next to her whose occupant is a teenage demi-saiyan residing 500 miles away from the school. No wonder he often arrives late.

Videl could only sigh.

The school bell stuck 8:30 with a piercing ring and a musical tone announcing the start of first period. The homeroom teacher, Mr. Waterloo, entered the classroom. He was in his fifties and soon to be retiring from the teaching profession. But the man had a profound knowledge of the subject and always liked to dig into the history of anything that intrigued his ever curious mind. Today he was going to discuss one such important discovery that he had been researching for the past thirteen years, ever since the Saiyans attacked East City, leaving it in ruins.

Mr. Waterloo cleared his throat to attract the attention of the buzzing and gossiping classroom. He took attendance quickly. He sighed when he noticed someone was missing. The boy maybe the best student the school has ever had, and perhaps even one of the brightest young minds of the century, but he most definitely had some serious issues that he needed to address if he ever wished to be a scholar. He thus decided to start the class without the boy.

"Good morning class. Today we are going to learn about a race of beings that are different from humans. Yes, believe it or not, aliens do exist."

At this murmurs instantly broke out in the class. But the teacher clasped his hands to silence the class, "Let me finish what I have to say. Then, if you have any questions, then you may raise your hands to ask. Until then, no interruptions, please. Umm…now where was I? Uhh, right, aliens. I don't know how many of you remember, but the attack on East City thirteen years ago was done by two aliens of a different race. They are a warrior race that are called Saiyans. Today I am going to show you a docu- ..."

The teacher could not complete his sentence as he was brought to a halt by the homeroom door suddenly opening with a crash to reveal a slightly panting demi-saiyan at the door. It was the resident nerd, Son Gohan.

"Sorry I'm late, sir. I overslept." At this the class broke into fits of laughter. The teacher waved his hand to convey to the students not to make any sound and then addressed the kid at the doorway to take his seat. Gohan could have sworn he saw the teacher sending him a subtle smirk from the corner of his eye. "What was all that about?" Thought Gohan. He flushed, walked across the class to get to his seat. Once he sat in his seat, the teacher started where he left off.

The fact that he overslept wasn't entirely a lie. However, he had an even bigger issue this morning that consumed most of his time. He considered the matter still unsettled.

"So as I was saying, before I was rudely interrupted, I am going to show you students a documentary I prepared by my thirteen years of hard-work and some classified files I obtained from Capsule Corporation. I am loading the CD. Here goes the audio…"

'Woah, today's documentary seems to be something very special since the teacher has put so much emphasis into it. I guess, finally, I am going to learn something new at High School. Woohoo! I can barely contain my excitement.' Thought Gohan grinning.

Suddenly a voice rang out from the classroom speakers. The documentary had begun…

"Red as a blood ruby and about as large as Jupiter, and very distinct in its natural beauty, this was the home of the Saiyan Warriors."

Gohan stiffened and tensed up immediately as he heard the name 'Saiyan'. 'No….no way. This cannot be happening!' Gohan prayed fervently. His frantic behavior did not go unnoticed by a particular blue-eyed girl who eyed him carefully.

'I wonder what Gohan is so tensed about?' Thought Videl to herself.

"The foliage consisted of smaller deciduous trees and thick brush, where it would recede to reveal vast crators and crevasses. In this harsh and barren land, many things could threaten life. From the gravity being 10 times that of Earth's, to great temperature differences ranging between subzero and well over 100 degrees could be experienced."

The whole class awed upon hearing that the gravity of the planet is well over ten times the Earth's normal gravity. They were wondering how could any life form exist under such extreme conditions.

"The sky during the night would be very similar to what can be observed on Earth, one would be able to see many stars in the endless heavens, However, the day was something different to behold. When the suns rose, the skies would turn red under the two suns of the solar system."

"WOAHH! Two Suns?" Some-boy in the back row screamed. All the class turned towards the boy, and the boy's cheeks burned red in embarrassment.

"Unlike the cycle of Earth's moon where a full moon casts its face upon the night skies monthly, the moon of Planet Vegeta only became full once every eight years. Instead of the pale white residents of Earth see, it shone with a brilliant pale orange color that would grace the surface.

Each forest was full of predators and prey that could easily withstand the extreme weather that ranged from harsh storms of spring and fall to the killing heat of summer, and the deadly cold of winter. The temperatures would range from an around 150 degree heat or even hotter, to that of the Antarctic cold within the dead of winter. Vegetation that grew on the planet was scraggly and thick stemmed to keep its moisture and its lushness.

The desert regions though were very similar to that of Earth's own, save for the fact that water could not be found close to the surface in old dried riverbeds. To live in these barren areas, the Saiyans were forced to evolve for their own survival, giving them the peak of physical ability to withstand extreme temperatures while the Tuffles simply modified their homes for their comforts."

'Wow, I didn't know anywhere near that much about Planet Vegeta. I really wonder, how could Mr. Waterloo gather all this information?" The demi-saiyan considered.

"The storms could rage for days, bringing floods, tornadoes, and even hurricanes of greater magnitude than any recorded on Earth. Each of these storms would rip across the land, forcing the animals to take cover in natural habitat appropriate to each animal and weather condition that was taking place.

The population was made up of two races, the Saiyans and the Tuffles. They existed in a near constant state of conflict until one was purged in a great genocide. Both of these races had learned to adapt to this harsh environment in order to survive.

The Tuffles were only half the height of the Saiyans due to the immense gravity. For example, while King Vegeta would have towered over the Tuffles, he was only about six feet tall. Most Saiyans were taller than the Tuffle race, but they were relatively short. Because of their unique ability to adapt to their environments, it wouldn't take long for them to reach the heights of around six feet tall."

The teacher pressed the pause button.

"Students, this is the end of part one. If you have any questions you may raise your hand now."

Only one hand rose (three guesses as to who's.) That person was a blue eyed, raven haired, over-inquisitive girl.

"Yes, Miss Satan. Now what's your question?" Inquired the teacher.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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