The remaining two weeks passed by quickly. It was now the night before the tournament, and the group decided to stay at Bulma's for the night.
(The Next Morning)
Gohan was the first to wake up, throwing on a similar gi to his dad, the same boots, wrist bands, and undershirt. He was completely prepared for the day.
The rest of the warriors got up not to long after him. They all got dressed and stepped outside for a light work out and sparring sessions.
Gohan sparred with Trunks, Piccolo with Tien, leaving Krillin and Yamcha. The last pairing afraid to go up against the the Namek. Even if it was just sparring.
(10:30 A.M.)
With the group having completed their morning routine, they headed for the showers except Piccolo.
All the warriors now clean and in fresh clothing, the women started to stir from their own slumber. Bulma being the first, the two demi-saiyan's knew better to mess with her before she had coffee.
Chi-Chi, Launch and Eighteen followed suit. The three being pregnant didn't really help things, although it wasn't affecting the latter of the trio yet.
(Noon)
Everyone was wide awake now, and the six warriors from different backgrounds were growing anxious. Of course Gohan and Trunks had it worse, thank to their saiyan blood.
"Is everyone ready to go?" the host of last nights sleepover asked.
The son of Goku, the new ring leader, stepped forward, "We've been ready for some time now," he stated
"Alright, alright...cool your jets guys," the women said in unison.
"I didn't expect any less from the group, always looking for a challenge." Chi-Chi said, almost laughing at the thought.
"Well being around Goku, or being a warrior race does that to people," Launch said, glazing at Tien. The look didn't go unnoticed be the three eyed man.
(Heading to Battle Island)
Gohan, Trunks, and Piccolo were all standing at the back. Tien was sitting next to his pregnant wife, enjoying the company. Krillin was sitting next to a pregnant Eighteen, who was now his fiancé. Yamcha was sitting in a corner keeping to himself.
When out of nowhere there senses picked up on a strange new ki signature. Just as soon as it came, it disappeared just as quick.
Telepathically connecting to the other five who can sense energy, Gohan started talking to them. 'You guys picked up on the spike in energy to right?'
'Yea, kid. It was hard to miss.' Piccolo's voice was evident with worry.
'Who do you think it could be?' the scarred human wondered.
'No idea, but I think Trunks and I should go get some senzu beans.' he stated mentally. 'Just in case we run into trouble.'
"Mom, Bulma, I need to go get something." the strongest on the group said, then continued, "I'm taking trunks with me too."
"What's wrong son?" the matriarch of the Son house asked. Concern in her tone.
"Piccolo, Tien, Krillin, Yamcha, or Eighteen should be able to inform you." the preteen then turned his gaze to his friend, "Ready to go Trunks?"
After receiving a nod, a hatch opened. The two half Saiyan's, without hesitation, took off. Leaving most of the women clueless.
(Somewhere over a Forest)
"Gohan, the energy we sensed, you don't think it could be..." the time traveling warrior was quickly interrupted.
"No, I made sure he was gone. This is someone completely different." he paused for a moment, "I also don't think this person is alone." finishing his thought, shocking his companion
(Back on the Plane)
"Alright, someone start talking. What's going on?" losing all patience, Chi-Chi wanted answers.
"I'm not sure the others know the complete story, so I'll answer," the tall green warrior started. "Mere moments ago, I'm sure most of us picked up on a spike in energy. However it was so subtle and unnoticeable by most, there were five. I'm also certain that none of them have come close to showing their true potential. So during the fights we need to stay on guard."
"Well...this is shaping up to be a good day," Goku's best friend stated, rather sarcastically, with a sweatdrop.
"No kidding buddy. I'm just wondering how we always end up in these situations? Haha...," the baseball super star said his peace.
(Korin's Tower)
"Hey Korin. You don't by any chance have senzu beans do you?" the son of Goku asked.
"Does that spike in energy have anything to do with you asking?" the little white cat asked.
"Yes sir, never hurts to have them just in case." Gohan said, "You wouldn't by chance happen to know how many energy signals there were would you?"
"By my count there were five exactly." the talking cat informed
"Are you sure Korin?" an anxious Trunks asked.
"Yes." was the short honest answer of Korin.
"Just as I thought. Thank you Korin." with a bow, both demi-saiyans took off.
(Back inside the ship)
"That was fast," Tien spoke.
"Of course, they're Super Saiyans," Piccolo found the former Crane student's shock a bit amusing.
With the son's of both Goku and Vegeta approaching rapidly. The opened up the hatch, thanks to Krillin counting down. With both back on board, senzu beans in hand, the hatch was closed up quickly.
"So what'd Korin have to say?" the ever curious Krillin asked.
"It's as Piccolo and I thought," the first born son of the hero Goku started, "there's five total."
"Anything else we should know?" the Taitans star player asked.
"That's all we know as of right now," the Namek fusion interjected, "just don't hold anything back if you come across any of them."
(Battle Island)
The group of friends, family and fighters had landed. They started piling out, pregnant women first, followed by the warriors, leaving Bulma as the last to exit. Reason for the bluenette being last, she wanted to make sure everyone was out. Returning the plane to a capsule and putting it away.
The big group split into two different groups. The Z-fighters head to the sign in both, while the rest headed for the stands.
(Elsewhere on the Island)
A crimson red jetcopter was landing in a designated area on the island. On both sides of the craft, in bold white letters, the word 'SATAN' could be seen.
The engine cutting off suddenly, the hatch opened to reveal a figure. They seen a man that stood six feet two inches tall, afro styled hair, side burns and a mustache. He was wearing a maroon colored gi and white dogi pants, a white belt, black martial arts boots with a white strip down the front and white soles.
He was accompanied by his agent, Ms. Piiza who was on his right. Then his daughter Videl, who was to his left.
"The Champ has arrived," the man bellowed out, holding up his famous 'V' sign, "Now who loves me?"
The crowd of people, his fans, gathered around. They started chanting, "Mr. Satan, Mr. Satan, Mr. Satan," while the man just soaked up every second.
Videl on the other hand, she was starting to get frustrated. Not only was she forced to come to the event, that she couldn't take part in, she had to bare witness to her dad's antics. She'd had enough.
The preteen daughter of 'The Champ' tapped Ms. Piiza's arm, successfully getting her attention. "Piiza, when he's finished showboating...," taking a glance at her father, "...tell him I went for a walk."
Baffled by the girl's words and attitude, Piiza found herself speechless. When she finally got her thoughts straight and started to speak, the preteen raven haired girl was gone.