Pirate Problem

The next day, Toushiro and Vegeta were at Capsule Corp talking with Gin. They told the ex-captain about the close call they had the yesterday.

Gin: "I had a feeling something like that might happen. I'll take care of it."

Toushiro: "How long will it take?"

Gin: "A few days, unfortunately. I have an idea on how Vegeta can control when the wings are in use or not, but it'll take some serious reprograming of the system and some major testing."

Toushiro: "That's fine. We don't want a repeat of yesterday so take as much time as you need."

Gin started to get to work as Toushiro and Vegeta were getting ready to head back.

Vegeta: "Yesterday was interesting."

Toushiro: "Yeah, no kidding."

Just as Toushiro was about to open the Senkaimon, someone called their names.

?: "Hey! Toushiro! Vegeta! Wait a sec!"

Running towards them was Krillin.

Toushiro: "Krillin?"

Vegeta: "What's wrong?"

The small man stopped in front of them and took a moment to catch his breath before telling them.

Krillin: "Hey! Can you two help me with something?!"

Toushiro: "If we can, sure. What is it?"

Krillin: "Well... Gugh!"

Vegeta: "Catch your breath first."

After a minute, Krillin had his breath back.

Krillin: "Ok... There is this huge gang of pirates that just recently showed up and started attacking all of the islands and villages around us! They attacked Kame House yesterday!"

Vegeta: "What?!"

Toushiro: "Is everyone alright?! 18, Roshi, Marron, are they all ok?!"

Krillin: "Yeah! We're all ok, but for how long?! 18 and I fought them off but they said they'll be back and there's no telling how many there'll be this time! I was on my way to ask Goku for help but then I sensed Vegeta! I figured that if he was here then you would be too, Toushiro. The two of you would be much better help than Goku right now, with your ice and animal transformation powers and all! Plus... No offense, Vegeta... you can be scarier than Goku."

Vegeta: "I'm gonna take that as a compliment..."

Toushiro: "How soon do you want us to help?"

Krillin: "NOW, if possible!"

Toushiro: "I dunno... The Head-Captain doesn't like it when his captains don't inform him of-"

Vegeta: "Screw the Head-Captain, Toushiro! Krillin and his family needs help and needs help now! Even Yamamoto can't argue with us on this one!"

Krillin: "Please, Toushiro! I can't do it alone!"

Toushiro looked at Krillin and saw the truth in his eyes. They didn't have much time. Those renegade pirates could come back at any time, and even with their combined strength, 18 and Krillin might not be able to stop them again.

Toushiro: *Sigh* "Alright, Krillin. We'll come with you. But YOU'RE going to be the one who explains this to the Head-Captain, Vegeta!"

Vegeta: "Fine by me."

Krillin: "Thanks, guys. I mean it!"

Luckily for Toushiro and Krillin, Vegeta had one animal form that could fly. His varu form. The three of them quickly headed back to Kame House. With Krillin leading, they soon arrived at Kame House where Master Roshi, 18, Marron, and Turtle were all waiting for them. It didn't take them long to notice who was with Krillin.

Roshi: "Krillin, I thought you were going to get Goku?"

Krillin: "I was, but then I sensed these two and figured they be better help."

After turning back, Vegeta was just looking around the small island.

Vegeta: "So this is Kame House."

Toushiro: "Wait! You've never been to Kame House, Vegeta?!"

Vegeta: "Nope."

Roshi: "He's right, Toushiro. Vegeta's never been here before either! It actually feels kinda strange."

Vegeta: "Strange how?!"

Roshi: "Well, before Toushiro came into the picture, you've never shown any interest in a lot of things, Vegeta."

Vegeta: "Please don't make me hurt you, old man."

Toushiro: "So Krillin... What's the plan? Wait for them to return or what?"

Krillin: "Actually... After the pirates retreated, I followed them to where they are based."

Toushiro: "So why don't we go in and stop them there? It'd send them a message."

Vegeta: "Or we could just blow the place up."

Krillin: "I would've considered that myself, Vegeta, if their base wasn't inside a cave that looks like it leads under an island with people living there."

Vegeta: "There goes that idea."

Toushiro: "So where is this cave?"

Krillin: "Just northeast of here. Come on!"

18: "Be careful Krillin!"

Krillin: "I will!"

Krillin and Toushiro took off for the cave. Roshi, 18, and Turtle all watched the two of them head northeast. But then they realized something and the three of them slowly turned their heads to the left. A slightly irritated man was tapping his foot on the beach. They forgot something.

Vegeta: "They're lucky I have more than one form that can swim."