Season 1 ~ Vegeta Saga

AAAAAAAHHHHH! I'M SO LATE! High School... Work can get in the way, huh. Okay. Big time gap. Season 1 of Dragon Ball Z is mostly Gohan surviving Piccolo's harsh training. I'm gonna jump over all that. It's time for the true test of all our training. Also gore. I'm trying to be gory. If anyone got some gore tips, tell me plz.

Episode 3: Don't Give Up Now

Gohan blocked the lightning fast punches as best as he could. When he finally saw an opening, he kicked Clatara and sent her skidding away.

"Are you impressed?" Piccolo asked as Clatara stood, unharmed.

"Yeah. I am. Good job Gohan." Gohan gleamed with pride and was rewarded a hug. It felt good to see someone else again. Clatara picked him up and looked up at Piccolo. "So, do you think you're ready?" He didn't respond. Clatara sneered at him and Piccolo glanced at her. "What's up?"

"I keep losing that Saiyan. I told you I would keep tabs on him, but when I check, he's not there. I wonder if he left, but then I feel him again." Clatara only shrugged. "But I don't know. I guess we'll find out soon..."

Clatara nodded and put Gohan down. "How're we gonna do this?"

Piccolo remained silent for a while. He was a little nervous, not knowing what to expect. But he knew he had to try and give it everything he has to beat the Saiyans. He looked down at Gohan then glanced at Clatara before turning his back to them. "We'll cross that bridge when we get to it."

Gohan smiled, but it was forced. Out of everyone competing in this fight, he was the most terrified. He couldn't keep the nightmares and what could happen from creeping back into his mind. He didn't want to see anyone die, especially Piccolo or Clatara. He cared about them too much to even think about it. Gohan looked up at Clatara only to notice the sky being pitch black. It was sunny only a moment ago. He glanced at his aunt then at his mentor. Neither of them seem to be frazzled by this aberration.

"Looks like they just wished Goku back to life." Piccolo finally said, sensing the boy's stress.

Gohan looked at Piccolo and then stared at the sky until it faded back to the normal, bright afternoon. Now there's nothing left to do, but wait.

The prince grunted as he cracked the tension in his neck. He stepped out of his pod and flew out of the crater it made. He looked at his surroundings without interest. A crowd of people were there, but that didn't matter to any extent. He was only there for the dragon balls, nothing else. If there was a challenge? Then he would play a little.

Nappa walked a few steps away from his crater and looked around at the people standing around them, whispering their concerns, some shouting and screaming, a few even running away with their kids. He cracked a grin and lifted his arm in front of him.

Vegeta was about to leave to find someone who might know where these dragon balls were located, when a blinding white light surrounded the area. His sensitive ears picked up the screams of desperate cries over the loud explosion as everyone, and everything, was vaporized into atoms. The prince stared blankly at the now vacant area as a gust of wind blew away the dust covering his view. As if now realizing what has happened, his glare turned dark and twisted in anger. He snapped toward his comrade and spat, "You pathetic fool! What if a dragon ball was in the immediate area and your stupidity destroyed my only chance of immortality!"

Nappa's face was blank for a while. He had forgotten about the dragon balls, but they didn't matter if Vegeta was just going to keep them for himself. He looked down in slight shame and replied, "I'm sorry."

Vegeta growled then spat on the ground. "Heh, you're not sorry. You're never sorry. The only time I'll accept any apology from you is when you're dead!"

Nappa shrugged and leaned his head to one side. "But Vegeta, I can't apologize if I'm dead."

"Precisely, now come on. Let's find someone to tell us about the whereabouts of the dragon balls." Nappa sighed, confused, but obeyed. He pressed the button on his scouter and looked around. "We should find the largest power here. They would most likely be the ones who took out Raditz and Zuko."

"Yeah... There are three high power levels over there." Nappa pointed to the west where the powers were.

"Well then." Vegeta grinned. "Let's go pay them a little visit, shall we?"

"I guess the Saiyans are here." Piccolo grunted as he watched Gohan hide behind Clatara. She looked down at him and shook her head. Gohan nodded and tried his best to look brave. She could feel the others starting to close in on their location. Only two of them were close, though.

"Hm. That's Krillin." Clatara said, and almost instantly, he came into view and landed next to them.

"Hey." He greeted, not one look of doubt or fear on his face.

Piccolo grinned. "So, you think you can take on these Saiyans without soiling yourself this time?"

Krillin's smile faded and he sighed. "Yes I can, and no I won't." He turned towards Gohan and smiled again. "Hey, it's Gohan, right?" He nodded shyly. Krillin got close to him and whispered, "So, how was Piccolo's training? He didn't torture you, did he?"

Gohan shook his head. "No, he's actually a great person."

Crossing his arms, he mumbled, "Well, that's only an opinion."

"Kami dammit." Everyone turned to look at Piccolo.

"Hey, is everything okay?" Krillin asked.

"It's the Saiyan from before. He's coming."

Clatara crossed her arms lazily. "He's helping us. Remember what you said? The more the merrier."

"Shut up." Piccolo turned his back and everyone smiled, even Gohan.

The happy atmosphere slowly faded to grim, though, as the Saiyans closed in. Anxiety steadily rose as the two Saiyans suddenly appeared in the sky above them, descending and landing softly on the grass in front of them. Gohan, for one, started visibly shaking earning him a quiet chuckle from the pair. He wasn't afraid to fight or accept a challenge, that is, only of he knew he would either win or walk away alive. Any chance of that was slim, very slim, at best. His power didn't even come close to theirs, and he bet Clatara held back on that little scuffle. The only chance of hope he had, was if 1: Clatara would win, or 2: His dad would get there in time.

"So, which one of you killed Raditz and Zuko?" Vegeta grinned darkly.

"I killed the one called Raditz, but this 'Zuko' is still alive and coming as we speak."

"So that loser finally did it. Took him long enough." Nappa smirked. "He can dish it, but he can't take it. Oh, and Vegeta, did I tell you how funny that was-"

"For the hundredth time, Nappa, yes!" The prince growled and turned back to the situation at hand. "We... I came here for the dragon balls, where are they?"

"No one knows where they are for a whole year after being used." Clatara stated. "So we can't help you."

"Hn, what do you know? I expected the Namekian there to know more than anyone else."

Everyone looked at Piccolo, who seemed to be starstruck by the news, but shook it off. "We're not here to talk, we're here to fight. So go on, do your worst."

Vegeta sneered and turned his back. "Have fun Nappa."

"Yeah. I'm gonna have a party." Vegeta ignored him and walked off to a safe distance and sat down. "Already, who's it gonna-" His scouter beeped and he looked up.

Zuko landed behind everyone and they glanced back at him. "Hi, what are you looking at? I'm just gonna watch. If you need my help, then scream."

Piccolo grunted and shook his head, turning his back toward him. "Thanks for the kind offer, but I doubt we'll need any help from the likes of you."

Zuko walked up a little and narrowed his eyes, even though Piccolo couldn't see him. "Oh, I see. I see. I guess we have ourselves a dyke."

"A what?"

Clatara and Krillin suppressed snickers while Gohan stared in confusion. Piccolo glared at Nappa when he burst out laughing.

"You heard me, dyke."

"How about you shut up!" Piccolo spat. "We have more important things to do then to play games with you!" Zuko only shrugged and walked toward a pillar and leaned against it.

"Hey guys!" A voice from above called. Everyone watched as Tien and Chiaotzu landed.

"Oh, look Vegeta. More bald people."

Vegeta only grunted in response. He was barely awake due to not getting much sleep on the way there. With Nappa's endless questions and being nothing but an annoyance, he wouldn't let him sleep. Hell, he'd fall asleep right there if nothing interesting happened. It might actually do some good...

"So... as I was saying... Who's it-"

"So," Tien interrupted, causing Nappa to scowl slightly. "Is this the Saiyan?"

"How very very rude." Nappa pouted. "Have you no respect?"

"Have you no hair?"

Nappa laughed, "Quotes the one person who is bald."

"Bitch please, I have a third eye. You can't top that."

"Yeah, but..."

"Will you stop fighting?" Piccolo growled. "The only one here with confiscating hair is Zuko."

Zuko smirked and lifted his nose. "Children please, I'm gorgeous."

"I don't know about you," Clatara sneered, "but I came here to fight."

"Yeah, let's get to it." Tien said and walked up, getting into a defensive pose. Both Nappa and Clatara scowled for different reasons. "Come on."

Nappa sighed then got into his fighting pose. "Alright, fine then. Let's see what you got. I doubt I'll even break a sweat!" Tien charged with ki pulsing through his upraised arm. Everyone watched as he was suddenly knocked back, slamming into the ground a few yards away. He slowly sat up with a slight nosebleed.

"Well... that didn't last very long." Zuko yawned. "Let me handle this."

Piccolo narrowed his eyes. "And what makes you think we will?"

Zuko smiled, ignoring him. He walked up to Nappa and smirked. "Hope you packed your bags for a one way trip to Other World."

"Uh... Huh..." Nappa laughed, "That's a good one. Your power level is way below mine."

Zuko tensed slightly and widened his stance. "I don't think so." He yelled as he gathered up his ki that he was holding suppressed. Nappa backed up a few feet to let Zuko play his little game, but instantly turned pale at the sight of the number displayed on his scouter. Zuko pushed out his bright red aura further, drawing out as much power as possible. He grit his teeth and the ground trembled and cracked under the pressure. He crouched lower and took off without warning, ramming his fist under Nappa's ribcage. Nappa doubled over in pain, shock twisted onto his face.

"How the hell did he get so strong?" Piccolo thought aloud. Everyone just remained silent as they watched Nappa straighten back up.

"So... you somehow managed to get a little stronger?"

"I think you need to recheck your scouter, moron." Zuko said, confidence in his words.

"Ha!" Nappa took off his scouter and tossed it aside. "8,000 is not gonna cut it! Isn't that right Vegeta?" Nappa didn't get any reply and he looked back at the napping prince. "Oh, darn. He fell asleep... Oh well. He doesn't need to be awake for me to be able to kill you."

"Argh, I'd like to see you try!" Zuko dashed at him again, but this time, Nappa dodged his fist. Zuko quickly rolled and planted his heel into the side of Nappa's face, sending him flying across the landscape. Without hesitation, he flew at full speed and got in his path and kicked him up into the air. He lifted his palm up and held his wrist, gathering a circular flow of ki. He stretched out his arms and a dense, burning white ki blast shot out from his hand. Nappa glanced down at the blast before getting engulfed in it. The other fighters shielded their faces from the light and shockwaves.

"Man, this is intense!" Krillin yelled over the explosion.

Zuko panted and dropped his arms at his sides. He smirked and crossed his arms over his chest and huffed. Tien and the others were awed by this unexpected display of power. Zuko's smirked quickly faded when the smoke did. Nappa had his arms up in defense with barely any visible damage. Zuko growled when he laughed and launched up at him. Nappa grabbed his fist and elbowed Zuko's spin. He grunted as he fell beck to the ground. He caught himself before impact and flew back up again. He had trained hard for this, forcing himself to surpass every barrier life gave him, and he wasn't going to lose.

"Ha! You're gonna need a new strategy if that's all you got!" Nappa shouted, shooting a ki blast down.

Zuko dodged and shot a ki blast of his own. Nappa batted it aside and punched down at him. Zuko twisted out of the way and kneed Nappa in the face.

Without much effort, he gathered his ki into a highly dense ki in his hand. He shot it forward, engulfing Nappa once more in a bright light, but this time Nappa fell to the ground, a gaping hole in his chest. If you don't wanna get your hands dirty, well, do that.

Nappa's body hit the ground with a loud thud. Vegeta opened his eyes and yawned. He looked up at the sky then back at the Z Fighters. He smirked then stood up. "Well done. You defeated a weakling." Vegeta scanned all the warriors in front of him. "Oh, this is going to be easy." He thought. Uneasiness settled on the fighters. They couldn't risk fighting one by one, that wouldn't end very well. Vegeta chuckled, feeling the fear in the air. "Come at me. All of you. I'll fight you all at once."

"Man, you are crazy." Zuko huffed, landing feet away from the Z-Fighters. "You think you can fight all of us? For real?"

"Do you think you can take me on your own?" Zuko paled slightly, causing Vegeta to laugh. Everyone tensed when Vegeta aimed at them.

"Let's see who can last the longest!" He yelled and shot a quick ki blast that was purposely off. It hit the ground and kicked up dirt in the fighters' faces. He then created a dense ki blast in the other hand and shot it straight ahead. It cleared the cloud out of it's path and Vegeta grinned at the sight of a clueless five year old.

A bigger explosion pushed the dust away and flooded the area in light. All but two fighters were seen flying out of the blast radius. Vegeta shot into the air and watched everyone scatter. The ground shook slightly before the light died away. Vegeta was waiting to see the dead kid, but growled when he saw Clatara with her arms crossed in front of her and the runt behind her. He smirked, however at her condition. Her arms were burned and badly bleeding and pieces of her armor were torn off.

She growled and gingerly clenched her fists.

"Aunt..?"

"Gohan, get out of here. This is no battle for you!"

He didn't need to be told twice. He turned tail and ran, but skidded to a stop when someone appeared in front of him. He looked up and struggled to swallow at the sight of the Saiyan prince grinning at him. Clatara dashed at him, but Vegeta dodged easily. Gohan backed away and collapsed beside a pillar of stone. Vegeta followed up with a ki blast, but it went through an afterimage. He spun around and caught Clatara's fist.

"Nice try, but you're gonna have to do better than that." Vegeta smirked at her lone failed attempts to damage him, but wasn't unimpressed by her skill and speed. Even though he could keep up his defense, he was sure luck had blocked few of the strikes that he barely managed. He managed to gain some distance and used this advantage to punch her, but she dodged, flawlessly. A low growl escaped him when he was hit across the jaw, but to his surprise, it didn't hurt. If anyone could be able to manage a blow on him, he expected it to have some force, but that attack didn't even come close to phasing him.

"Although fast, she has little strength to go on." He thought. "I've been in this situation before. She's going to try and drain me of energy by dodging and keep me grounded with subtle moves." He looked around as the other fighters joined her on the ground. "I'm just going to have to find her weakness and expose it." He glanced to the side and smirked when Gohan cowered. He heard a growl and glanced back at the fighter. "She seems fond of that little brat. That's one, let's see if I can find any others."

Goku ran as fast as he could. Flying would drain energy faster, but he would take to the air in short bursts to try and get to his destination. His mind was racing on how to get to the check in station in the fastest possible way. He suddenly skidded to a stop, leaving burn marks on the road. He looked down at the golden clouds that he had the displeasure of falling through. It was an accident, falling asleep on the back of a ride and waking up in HFIL. He had gotten out, only to have been tricked, but that trick was going to benefit him now more than ever.

He jumped down through the cloud layer and found himself above the blood fountain. He took quick glances at the wall in the horizon until he spotted the large crack going through it. He flew through it and up the stairs until he saw the light flooding through King Yemma's desk. He grabbed the top and pushed the drawer open with his feet.

"Goku... How do you keep doing that?"

He smiled briefly at Yemma before hoping out of his desk and to Kami. He grabbed his arm and the surroundings of the afterlife changed into the lookout. He quickly said goodbye and jumped off the side of the lookout, down to Korin's tower.

"Man, I've been running for hours. I hope everyone's okay..."

The five remaining fighters cringed in disgust as Vegeta tore out Tien's intestine as his lifeless body fell to the ground. Krillin shielded Gohan from watching, closing his eyes as well, but the metallic smell of blood was too strong to deny it. Vegeta turned towards the only three warriors standing and willing to fight. It was all to simple to get the upper hand. Destroying the weakest one with ease put his friend into shock, neutralizing the threat for a moment. He then had shot quite a large ki blast at the kid, and two others went to save him, leaving the man with the scar and the midget all alone to fend for themselves.

Vegeta had shot a hole through Yamcha's torso, causing Krillin to freeze in panic and fear. Tien had then snapped out of his daze and used his life force to avenge his friend with the Kikoho... useless. Before he had used all his power, Vegeta appeared behind him and rammed his fist into him. Now there were five left. Three if you didn't count the two cowering in the corner. Zuko, Piccolo, and Clatara managed to keep their sanity long enough to get to the next round. And with a fewer number, hope started to diminish.

"Who's next to die? Step right up and I'll take you to the slaughter." Vegeta laughed, causing Gohan to shake slightly in rage.

"You won't be laughing when my dad gets here!"

"Oh really? What's you're dad gonna do kid?"

Gohan shrunk back at the question. He was doubtful that even his father could defeat this monster, but if they could last a little longer, the six of them could join and win. Just need to last a little longer.

Sorry, again, for this taking way longer than a week. I was going through a whole lot of depression and I've lost my internet for a month... and no, I didn't get grounded. It was an accident. I'll try to make the updates sooner and the story's longer. Also to my friends The Twisted One [aka Tracey/Zuko], Paige L [aka Azuki], Mickey H [aka Xion], and Juwan D [aka Spincer], if any of you have any great story ideas or just want me to something stupid, then tell me. Everyone else is included in this.

Who thought Gohan died? I'm just curious. Also, it was The Twisted One's idea to call Piccolo a dyke and to be responsible for the death of Nappa. Your reviews can change the course of this story.

You don't need to read this one: I'm not gonna put the movies in DBC since I haven't seen 'em all. I only own Battle of Gods so that'll be in another story... The Crisis Movie... I dunno... Also, I might make a parody with the five of us goofing around or something. I am gonna make a little romance one shot with my friends' OC and my OC. That's gonna be separate too. I'll release the stories randomly.

Sigh I don't own seasons 5, 6, or 8, so I might have to take time off after season 4 to do a little scavenger hunt or something. Or I can continue with the little information I get from DBZ Kai or DBZA. I have a crappy internet connection and YouTube is a pain in the ass... I'm surprised over 200 people found my summery interesting enough to read. In the future, I hope Dragon Ball Crisis will be as good as The Bringer Of Death, but they're way more experienced than I am. If you haven't read that one, I highly suggest it. Well, enough with me rambling on, we all have lives to get to and there's work to be done. Hope someone reviews... I might mention you and put ya in one of mah parodies. Just give me a name and what you're good at.