Chapter 2: Recon Mission
Gohan stood in the gravity chamber, his arm hanging broken by his side. Several other gashes were bleeding from his chest and back but it didn't faze him in the slightest. "Switch the training back on Vegeta, I'm not finished yet," commanded Gohan, his voice booming with power.
"I like a little spunk in them," said Zarbon licking his lips.
"Bring him to me Zarbon," commanded Frieza in his cold voice.
Zarbon bowed, "As you wish, Lord Freiza." Smiling valiantly, Zarbon opened the door to the chamber, causing the gravity to briefly return to normal. He closed the door and the gravity started to build again. Zarbon walked forward with a purpose but as the gravity rose to what it had been, he found himself struggling to move.
Zarbon walked slowly, struggling to keep himself from collapsing entirely. "What gravity is the boy training at?" Dodoria asked quizzically.
"We believe the kid trains at approximately sixty times earth's gravity," answered Nappa.
"Zarbon isn't fazed by a hundred times gravity," said Frieza pressing a few buttons. A screen appeared on the window showing the gravity that Gohan had been training at over the past two months. He wasn't interested in the fact that two months ago he had started at fifty times gravity but was quivering as he saw how quickly he had improved. The Saiyans saw these numbers and were astounded as well. Gohan was training at three hundred and twenty times gravity without it having an adverse effect on his body. He had been training at that level for several days now, for longer periods of time daily.
They watched in horror as Gohan slowly walked towards Zarbon, cold hate in his eyes. Dodoria rushed to the door and opened it, the gravity turning back to normal once again. Zarbon panted deeply as mobility returned to his body. Gohan walked passed him but Zarbon appeared in front of him with lightning speed. With a vicious right hook he connected with Gohan's cheek, causing his head to snap violently. Zarbon smiled, until his face showed pure horror. Gohan remained standing, his eyes opened and he turned upright. "Get out of my way," he said menacingly. Zarbon stepped out of his way as Gohan walked out of the room towards Freiza.
"You summoned me," Gohan stated with hatred in his eyes.
Frieza composed himself, "Due to your recent success I am sending you on a break."
"A break..?" said Gohan confused.
"Yes, we are sending you to a small planet called Earth for a recon mission." The Saiyans became stiff as they heard Earth except for Gohan who matched Freiza's vicious stare. "Think of it as a brief time off period, I want you to find out everything there is to know about this planet but keep the people alive, do not be the one to make the first move. You will dress like them and talk like them."
"I understand, Sire," said Gohan bowing his head.
"Good. You're pod leaves in 0800 hours," said Frieza as he and his henchmen turned and left.
The door closed and Gohan lifted his head and saw the other Saiyans staring at him. A minute passed before the Saiyans looked away in disbelief, Raditz snickering on his way to the living room. "Can you get me all the data you can about Earth?" Gohan asked of Raditz.
"I can tell you a bit more then what'll you'll find in the system," said Raditz beckoning Gohan to sit with him as he placed himself on the couch. Gohan preferred to stand. "Suit yourself. Earth, is the planet which you were born on." The young Saiyan's eyes had widened.
"W-what?," Gohan said, utterly confused.
"You were born on the planet Earth. You are not a full-blooded Saiyan. You are a half-Human, half-Saiyan hybrid." This news came as a shock to Gohan but he regained his composure quickly.
"Hm... I see..." He looked down at the ground and tightened his fists, but quickly snapped his head up to Raditz.
"So there is a Saiyan on Earth?," Gohan asked.
"Yes. Your father."
"M-my what? My father..?," Gohan whispered, perplexed. There was a long pause.
"Indeed. This trip may be to try and entice him to join us but there may be other reasons behind it, I'm not sure," Raditz continued.
"I see," Gohan responded.
"Yes. But don't bother searching every strip of the planet for him; it's just too big with really rough terrain. Go to the nearest city but don't let people see you flying; it doesn't send a good message. We will get you some Earthling clothes to wear, there's likely to be some money in the pod, and try not to let people see your tail."
"It's not my fault if people see it and I know well not to look at the full moon." Gohan's furry brown tail flickered.
"You've learned well. Since it is only a recon don't go killing anyone and if possible don't show anyone your true power. Now, let's chuck you in a recovery capsule so you're ready for your flight tomorrow morning."
With that Raditz and Gohan walked out the door and flew off towards the nearest hospital.
"Lord Frieza, why did you stray from the plan to have the boy join us on your mission?" Dodoria asked as they walked down the path towards the city.
"Because the hybrid is a loose cannon," he said looking at the Saiyans flying overhead. "His strength was great enough to match my first two forms, possibly even my third. He has the power to wipe out my entire army and do sustainable damage to me in the process. We need a bargaining chip with him, something to control him, and what better way than by letting him to get acquainted with his mother and father. Then we can use them as a ransom if he chooses to rebel against us." Frieza let out a subtle snicker.
"Excellent plan, Lord Frieza," admired Zarbon. "But I think Dodoria and I can handle him on our own and he will no longer be any problem to us. Once I have the chance to power up I can take him out without trying."
"No," said Frieza, "I will not risk it; I need you alive in six months time when we travel to Namek to find the dragon balls. And with the hybrid brat out of the way and the Ginyu Force joining us we should have no problem."
They all laughed in agreement as they walked towards Frieza's palace.