Yamcha's Hideout

Yamcha, who was not happy in the slightest about before, sat in his kitchen near the door leading outside onto the rock balcony. "A warrior toppled by a girl is humiliating."

Puar spoke up. "Yamcha, she had nothing to do with it. You just tripped."

Yamcha slammed his fist on the table angrily. "That's a lie Puar. I froze when I saw her, but I will overcome my fear of women. I want to get married someday after all." He clenched his fist. "Gah, those fools have not heard the last of Yamcha."

"I'll say." Tony stated surprising both Yamcha and Puar as he walked into the room still wearing his armor. "I could hear you loud and clear about a mile back." He crossed his arms. "I must say, that's quite the interesting dream for someone who lives out in the desert."

Puar shouted. "What are you doing here? Who are you?"

Yamcha jumped out of his seat ready to fight. "I have to agree with Puar. Who are you?" Tony's helmet receded revealing his face, but Yamcha still remained on guard. "Wait, you're that guy who was with that kid and girl. Well, what do you want?"

"Whoa, I'm not here to fight." Tony held up his hands. "This suit's here to protect me in case you attack. Can't really blame me considering what you attempted to do early. As for what I want, I merely want to help. At least, now that I learn you have a fear of women."

Yamcha raised and eye brow. "What can you do to help me?"

Puar looked at Yamcha. "Don't be so trusting Yamcha. For all we know, this is a trick."

Tony sighed. "Alright." He stepped out of his armor and capsuled it before tucking it away. "There, I'm no longer in my armor, and I'm nowhere near trained enough to take you down. I just started a few days ago, and it's been strength training only.

So, will you hear me out? You don't like what I offer, you can have everything but my suit. I mean, you can take it, but the thing won't turn on without me. Even if you were to threaten me with death, I'd never reveal how to use it."

"You're rather brave." Yamcha relaxed. "Alright, I'll hear you out."

"Thank you, Yamcha. You're rather civilized." Tony nodded. "My name is Tony Stark, and I'm here to offer you the chance to get out of the desert. You'll never overcome your fear of women out here with one friend.

You got to get out there and make friends with women. Come to understand them. I've never even been on a date myself, yet even I know that much. Once you have that down, you can find the woman to marry. The perfect place to do anything is in a populated place.

I have a big enough home in West City that I don't mind you hanging around for a while until you can land on your feet. There's also the fact that more friends could help you with your woman problem. You can even come with me and my group.

Befriend us and Bulma. Eh, maybe not Bulma. She now thinks you're a bandit, which isn't untrue. Either way, getting out there and expanding your horizons could help you overcome your problems. I mean, you seem like a decent guy.

Just rough around the edges. Wouldn't you rather get out there and improve your skills? From what I've seen, you could compete in the World Martial Arts Tournament. What do you say?" Yamcha looked at him carefully. "What do you think Goku's grandfather would say?"

That caused Yamcha to sigh. "I'll think it over." He crossed his arms. "If I don't come to you in the morning, your group is still my enemy." He turned away from Tony. "You may leave with your things."

Tony shrugged. "Alright, I'll see you tomorrow."

Tony was gone before Yamcha could retort.

"Are you really thinking of joining up with those guy's Yamcha?" Puar asked.

Yamcha looked at Puar. "What would you do?"

"I'm with you Yamcha, so I wouldn't leave you in the desert." Puar stated. "That said, if I were alone, I'd take the offer. Whatever you decide, I will follow."

Yamcha merrily walked into his hideout without another word.

Desert, Morning…

The three Dragon Ball Hunters were ready to leave with Tony's car already out for the trip.

"I still can't believe you offered that bandit a spot on my Dragon Ball Hunting team." Bulma angrily stated.

Tony looked back at her. "Goku and I can still leave you at any time Bulma."

Bulma nervously chuckled. "Forget I said anything."

Goku smiled. "I think it's a great idea. That guy was a good fighter."

"At least you approve Goku." Tony smiled. "Anyways, we'll wait 5 more minutes. If Yamcha doesn't show, we'll continue our hunt."

"Hey!" Yamcha shouted as he and Puar approached the group with a bag over his shoulder. "Wait for me!"

Goku and Tony smiled while Bulma just sank into her seat.

"Hey Yamcha, decided to take me up on my offer?" Tony asked.

Yamcha and Puar had made it over to them. "It turned out to be to good an offer to pass up. It'd be down right stubborn if I did." He glanced at Bulma and gulped while shaking. "Uh, yeah… so I'm with you three."

Goku smiled. "Welcome aboard!"

"Yeah." Tony nodded. "Welcome to the Dragon Ball Hunting team."

Yamcha raised an eye brow. "Dragon Ball?"

"They're seven magic orbs that when gathered together allow one person to make the perfect wish." Goku explained. "We're helping Bulma find them."

Yamcha seemed to get an idea. "You don't say?"

Tony grinned. "Don't think about it. Remember, what would Gohan say? I may not have met Goku's grandpa, but he doesn't sound like the type of guy to wish for something he could achieve through hard work."

Goku smiled. "Yeah, I think that's exactly what Gandpa would be about."

Yamcha sighed. "Fine. Since I can't use the wish for that, it's useless to me anyways." He shook his head. "Anyways, we going to get going?"

Tony hoped in. "Hop in and we'll get out of here."

Yamcha and Puar hoped in and the group was once more on their quest for the Dragon Balls.

Road to Fire Mountain

"How much longer until we get there?" Bulma asked.

Yamcha was cautiously scanning the area. "It should be soon. Make sure you're on your guard everyone."

"I've heard the legends Yamcha, and I will admit it is starting to get hotter as we near the 6th Dragon Ball." Tony admitted. "I'm just not sure the legends are true."

At that moment, they rose up a hill and came to see a mountain cloaked in fire. Tony stopped in the road as he, Goku, and Bulma stared at it in awe.

"Well, you see it now." Yamcha stated.

Puar added. "It's right in front of you."

"I've never seen anything like it." Bulma stated shocked.

"If your Dragon Ball's in there, I hope you got some way to get it out." Yamcha stated.

"Tony can just use his armor." Bulma stated.

"No, I can't. My armor's heat resistant. Not Immune. Flames those intense would melt my armor before I ever got to the Dragon Ball." Tony stated.

"Well, it's…" Bulma began.

Tony shook his head. "I'm not diving into that Bulma. End of conversation." He started driving again. "We'll just have to think of some other way to get the Dragon Ball. Maybe I can whip up something in the capsuled lab on me. We'll see."

"Say, you guys think we can use that fire to cook lunch?" Goku asked.

"Stick to campfires Goku." Tony stated.

Base of Fire Mountain, Some Time Later…

The Dragon Ball hunting party stood in an abandoned village with many skeletons littered about. The work of the Ox King. A veritable giant of a man said to kill anyone who comes to his mountain. Tony naturally wore his armor already.

Bulma crossed her arms. "Alright Tony, you won't fly into the fire nor will you allow Goku or Yamcha to try. So, what's your big idea for getting the Dragon Ball?"

"I…" Tony moved in front of Yamcha and Bulma and caught a huge axe which had been thrown at them. "So, you must be the Ox King." He crushed the axe. "What you've done to these people is barbaric."

A giant of a man with facial hair walked into the light. He wore colorful, barbaric attire with goggles.

"You all must be here to steal my treasure." The Ok King stated. "Well, you won't have it. I'll admit, I'm impressed you caught and destroyed my axe; however, I am not worthless in a fight without it."

Tony crossed his arms. "Treasure?" He shook his helmeted head. "We aren't after your treasure. We merely want the Dragon Ball in the castle. A little orange ball with red stars on it."

The Ox King stood down. "Yeah, well there isn't any way into the castle until the fire is put out." He looked at the group. "I'll tell you what, find Master Roshi and retrieve the Banshuu. It's the only thing that can put the fire out. Do that, and you can have the Dragon Ball."

"That sounds reasonable." Goku stated.

Bulma quickly nodded. "I agree."

Tony stared the Ox King down. "What about the countless innocents you cut down." He spread his hands out. "Surely not all of them came seeking your treasure."

"I'm sorry." Ox King stated. "Things have been hectic ever since the fire started." He looked at the group. "I promise all of you that I will be better once the fire is out."

Tony sighed. "Fine, I guess we'll help you." He nodded. "The world is a hectic place, but you'll be making reparations to the loved ones of those you killed."

Ox King nodded. "I promise." He then clasped his hands. "If it's not too much trouble, I'd like you to also find my daughter." He produced a picture. "I sent her to find Roshi yesterday, but I have this gut feeling that something awful has happened to her."

Tony sighed. "Alright, we'll cover out bases better if we split up."

"I vote Yamcha leaves." Bulma quickly stated.

Even though she wanted him to leave, Yamcha couldn't help but blush as she said his name.

"You know he's going to come back." Tony stated. "He's not leaving forever." He shook his head. "Anyways, I'll stay here to guard Bulma. Goku, you take the flying Nimbus and get Master Roshi. Yamcha, you're to go after Chichi."

"Got it." Yamcha stated.

The former bandit deployed his own car while Goku called for the Flying Nimbus. Both boys then took off. Goku towards the beach where they met Roshi, and Yamcha in the direction the Ox King pointed.

Grassland, With Yamcha…

AVCYamcha found Chichi alright. She had long, straight black hair, large black eyes, and a lighter skin color. Her attire consisted of a blue bikini, pink gloves and boots, a green cape, and her pink helmet. He had just witnessed her take down a T-Rex with her helmet weapon.

"Okay, now I've seen everything." Yamcha stated in utter shock. "I don't know why the Ox King was worried."

Puar was equally as shocked. "I'm starting to think we were better off in the desert than joining up with those Dragon Ball Hunters."

Chichi cried and ran towards Yamcha's car only stopping once she noticed him. "Oh no, a stranger!"

Yamcha put up his hands as Chichi prepared to shoot him with that green laser. "Whoa! Chichi calm down! We're friends!"

Puar added. "Your father, the Ox King, sent us to find you!"

Chichi blinked and lowered her hand. "You promise…" She looked at him with hesitation. "You're not lying to me, are you?"

Yamcha shook his head. "No ma'am."

"Ma'am?" Chichi giggled. "Aren't you the gallant knight." She hoped into the car. "Alright, let's go."

Yamcha looked at Chichi and noticed the admiration in her eyes. He was not a fan since Chichi looked way to young for him. Hey, a plus to all of this was the fact that his fear wouldn't kick in around her. After all, it only did around girls his own age."

Master Roshi's Island

Goku had made it to the shore and went out over the sea. After receiving some helpful directions from a talking dolphin, he'd arrived at the home of the Turtle Hermit. He found said hermit outside a pink house with the words 'Kame House' on it.

After explaining the situation, he got Roshi to agree to give up the fan for a moonlight stroll on his island with Bulma. It was soon discovered that the fan had been used as a place mat, had juice spilt on it, and discarded. In the end, Roshi decided to come along himself to do the deed.

Fire Mountain

Yamcha had returned with Chichi and it wasn't long until Goku arrived back on the scene followed by Master Roshi. Yamcha stared at the old man with utter amazement. This was the man that had trained Gohan after all.

The Ox King ran over and got on his hands and knees. "Master, it is you!"

Roshi popped Ox King on the head with his staff. "I'm going to put out that fire, but first things first. I heard about you killing and hurting people over some silly, old treasure. Is that how you show respect to the one who taught you?"

"I'm so sorry Master." Ox King stated. "I already promised to do better and to make up to anyone I've hurt by my actions. Please forgive me master."

Roshi waved his hand. "Alright, stop your blubbering your big oaf. I forgive you." He looked at the fire. "So, you mean to tell me you're unable to put that fire out yourself?" He smiled at his former pupil. "What's the matter, to old?"

"Yes, Master Roshi." Ox King replied.

"Alright kid, the promise." Roshi stated.

"What promise?" Bulma asked curiously.

Goku nodded in understanding. "Oh, Roshi says he'll put out the fire if you go on a moonlit stroll with him around his island."

"What!? No way!" She looked at Tony. "You still have a favor from this old man, so just use it. Get him to put out the fire."

"I would, but I kind of already have an idea what my favor would be." Tony shook head. "I'm sorry Bulma, but I can't see using my favor on something like this. Especially since it's just a stroll."

"What's the big deal Bulma?" Goku questioned.

Yamcha crossed his arms. "I have to agree. It's not like he's asking for a date."

"Fine, you can have your walk." Bulma relented. "A short one, and that's as far as it goes."

"You got it!" Roshi happily pointed his staff at her. "It's a deal!"

Roshi stepped past everyone and faced the mountain before removing his top. "Here goes."

To everyone's surprise, Roshi buffed up and he began to glow.

"I've heard of this technique." Everyone looked to Yamcha. "Master Roshi is gathering all the latent energy in his body and will release it all at once."

Roshi put his hands together. "Ka-Me-Ha-Me-Ha!"

A mighty beam of energy hit the mountain not only putting out the fire but destroying the mountain as well. Bulma soon went in to retrieve the Dragon Ball leaving the others behind.

"Thank you for putting the fire out Master Roshi." Ox King stated.

Roshi shook his head. "Don't thank me. I feel bad about wrecking your castle."

"Don't feel bad." Chichi assured. "We can always build a new one."

Yamcha thought. "He really is extraordinary."

"Wow, that was more powerful than my repulsors." Tony nodded. "I'm more assured than anything in my choice for a favor."

"That was incredible." Goku pointed at himself. "Think you can teach me to do that?"

Roshi nodded. "Sure, but it'll take 50 years for you to learn it."

50 years?" Goku looked at his hands before mimicking Roshi's movements. "Ka-Me-Ha-Me-Ha!"

He fired a much smaller beam at a nearby tree destroying it and shocking everyone.

"That was amazing!" Puar shouted.

Roshi nodded. "He's just like his grandpa." He walked over to the boy. "Tell me boy, how is Gohan?"

Goku looked at him. "He's dead."

Roshi was shocked. "Dead!" He became remorseful. "I see. I'm very sorry to hear that." He then got an idea. "Hey, why don't you come stay with me on my island, and I'll train you personally."

"It'd be a great honor to have the same teacher as my grandpa.' Goku stated.

"What!?" Yamcha thought. "Master Roshi doesn't take on students easily."

Tony approached him. "Master Roshi, since we're on the topic, I know what I want to use my favor on."

Roshi looked at him. "Yes, I remember. Well, what do you have in mind?"

"In addition to Goku, I want you to train myself and Yamcha." Tony stated.

Yamcha perked up at that.

Roshi was shocked. "Don't you think that's a little much for a favor? I don't normally take on students, and two more in addition to Goku sounds like one student to many."

"Come on Master Roshi." Tony stated. "It should be nothing to such a renowned master as yourself. You did promise to honor my favor."

Roshi stroked his beard. "That is true." He sighed. "Very well, you two may join Goku as my students."

Goku smiled. "Alright!"

Yamcha walked up to Tony and patted him on the back. "Oh, thank you Tony. I won't soon forget this." He continued to pat Tony's back with a smile. "You're turning out to be a real pal."

Suddenly, they heard Bulma celebrating.

Tony nodded. "Sounds like it'll be time to head out soon."

Some Time Later…

Everyone was piled in Tony's car ready to go. Bulma even got the walk with Roshi out of the way through sweet talking Roshi down, so there was nothing stopping the squad from hitting the road other than some last-minute good byes.

Yamcha sat in the passenger seat and Chichi walked up to him. "Hey, what's up Chichi?"

"I was just wondering if you were ever going to think about me again?" Chichi asked.

Yamcha sighed. "Honestly, I will not be able to forget today no matter how hard I try."

Chichi blushed and giggled. In that moment, Yamcha knew he picked the wrong thing to say. Just his luck. He can talk to girls younger than him, but when he does, he says the wrong thing.

Tony drove off. "Alright everyone, it's time we move onto the last dragon ball."

Everyone in the car cheered.

Goku shouted back. "Bye Master Roshi! Yamcha, Tony, and I will come to your island once we're finished with our current quest!"

Soon, what used to be Fire Mountain could no longer be seen behind them by anyone in the car.


Power Levels:

Tony: 5( Slight strength Training)

Tony W/Armor: 125

Goku: 10

Yamcha: 9

Puar: 2

Bulma: 4

Roshi: 139

Roshi(Buff): 165

Ox King: 100

Chichi 7