* Last time: Goku and the others encounter Generation 4, a mysterious army holding S.C. captive. The battle is about the start*

^Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ, just Generation 4 and Hineko. Please don't sue! -



In a split second, generation 4 went from being ten feet away, to right in Gohan's face. He barely had time to react, aiming a kick at them. The kick connected with one of the attackers, sending it flying back into the side of a building. It fell to the ground, and didn't move. Two more of the soldiers jumped on Gohan, aiming their spears at him. He dodged them, and started throwing punches and kicks. The swarm was seemingly endless, and Gohan had to work hard to keep up and stay alive. Around him, Goku and Vegeta were having similar trouble. The generation 4's were incredibly strong, but their sheer numbers made it a hard battle. Three attackers ran toward Vegeta. He grabbed the spears of two of them, and sent the flying over his back, at the same time aiming a kick to the third. Another grabbed his leg, trying to pull him down and overpower him. He fought o remove it, even as another was aiming for his neck. Which in a few seconds, he was over whelmed. Goku fared no better, he aimed kicks and punches, but there were too many attackers, and he couldn't defend against them all at once. Vegeta began to power up to super saiyan level, sending the attackers that engulfed him flying in all directions. Gohan and Goku quickly followed suit. Their attackers were quickly thrown away, dead or stunned. The three earth fighters backed up, trying to get space to fight. "Guys, I don't think we can win this. There's too many of them. We'll have to leave and regroup." Goku said, keeping his eyes on generation 4, the army was quickly recovering and regrouping. As much as he didn't want to, he knew they should run. This wasn't the time or place. They could use any ki attack with some many innocent people around. Reluctantly, Vegeta and Gohan agreed, and the three took to the sky and back to capsule corp. to find the others.

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"There were a few attackers, but they weren't too much trouble. Only about 5 of them total. It seems like these guys are only a problem in large groups." Krillen said. Goku, Vegeta and Gohan had arrived back at capsule corp. and were trying to figure out a new strategy. Vegeta growled and crossed his arms. He was frustrated at having to run away from battle. He was a saiyan prince, he didn't run from battle. He never ran from any battle in his entire life, why start now? He should have just used final flash and blasted them all to hell. Who cared if a few humans got hurt in the process? That wasn't his problem. He looked at his "teammates", all busy trying to think of a way to beat the huge army without casing too much damage. They would have to get them all out into a desolate area too do that. But how? They didn't seem like the negotiating type. And besides, they didn't even know why generation 4 was here. The only information they had to go on was the name the commander had mentioned. Hineko. And that didn't tell them anything. Hineko could be anyone. "Hey! I know! I can ask King Kai! Maybe he knows who these guys are." Goku suddenly said. "Hn. One of the few smart ideas you've ever had." Vegeta sneered. Everyone sweat dropped. Even at a time like this, Vegeta was getting digs in his rival. You'd think for once he'd lay off and focus on the task at hand. Nope. Goku closed his eyes and focused his mind. King Kai, can you hear me? Why yes Goku, I can. What's up? King Kai, we need your help. Can you tell us anything about the creatures called generation 4? I'm afraid not Goku. I've never heard of them. Well can you tell us anything about someone named Hineko? There was a moment of silence. Goku waited. King Kai? Goku, why are you asking? King Kai, please, it's important. Do you know anything? I'm afraid I can. Hineko, if it's the same person I'm thinking of, is a very dangerous creature. She's a demon with power far beyond comparison. She a ruthless killer and has been wreaking havoc and death since she was a small child. A very dangerous being indeed. Goku, I don't know why you're asking, but if you ever encounter her, RUN. You won't have a chance of beating her. I don't think I can do that. You see there are these people invading earth that say their generation 4 and that Hineko is their leader. Oh Goku, this is very bad. If Hineko has set her sights on earth you all are doomed. And so is this entire universe. King Kai, where can we find this Hineko? Goku are you nuts? You can't fight her! I know you all are powerful, but you're nowhere close to her power! No one is or will ever be. But it's our only choice. We have to stop this invasion at the root.

I know it's hopeless to try and stop you. I honor your bravery. You don't have a chance, but I suppose you can try. Listen carefully, and I'll tell you how to reach her palace.

* Next time, Goku and the others venture to Hineko's palace. But reaching Hineko herself won't be easy. *

[A/N: what do you think? Should I continue? Please give me some feedback, and if you have to criticize, please make it constructive. ^-^ ]