Author: "AUTHOR NOTE TIME! There is some crucial character development in this and the next two chapters. If you thought the characters were going to keep the personality you met them with, think again! Also, I'm going to try to spend less time with Goku's training, because there's nothing new with him. You can instead expect lots of conversations between Gohan and Videl, as well as prominent progress on Fennec's training.

Oh, and yes, I was serious on the first chapter. Videl has a liquid-duct-taped-organic-RedBull-skinned-sword-pr oof-Saiyan tail. Legit. It's canon. Her tail simply cannot be removed, no matter what you try. DONE. Read, review, follow, fave, do whatchu wanna do."

To Be Born Anew

Nappa: "... hey... hey, Vegeta?"

Vegeta: "Grr... what, Nappa?"

Nappa: "What do you think that Saiyaness is like?"

Vegeta: "If she's a true Saiyan warrior, then she'll be eagerly awaiting for our arrival, thinking that she's one of the strongest. She'd be quite the feisty one... the perfect mate!"

Nappa: "Hey, Vegeta?"

Vegeta: "What, Nappa?!"

Nappa: "What if she's actually very sweet and caring?"

Vegeta: "Impossible! No Saiyan acts sweet! Save for my failure of a brother..."

Chapter 6: It's a Crude World We Live In

Last time on Dragon Baatatetetete-To Be Born Anew, Gohan and Videl managed to come down from their predicament, but at the exchange of their first ever Great Ape transformation! In order to stop the berserk children, Piccolo was forced to blow the moon into a million pieces, but it was all worthwhile. The two now had another chance at survival, this time armed with weaponry! Fennec obtained some new stuff herself, gaining the power of a Blood Crystal, with which she could absorb and transfuse blood onto her victim! And Goku... was still on Snake Way.

Videl: "Hey, Gohan, are you sure you don't need help?"

Gohan: *trying to walk* "Waah! It's OK, Videl, I need to get used to this. My dad learned to walk without his tail, I should be able to do it as well! Waah!"

Videl: "If you're so sure..." *hears sound* "Huh?! Stop, Gohan, I heard something..."

Gohan: "Oh, no!" *takes sword out* *body shaking*

Videl: "..." *squirrel comes out of bushes* "Oh... phew... it was just a squi-" *saber tooth jumps on squirrel* "AAIIEEE!"

Saber tooth: "Grr? Ggrrr..."

Videl: "Ehe... calm down, Mr. Tiger... we're just a pair of kids, and we're very skinny! We have no taste at all, really!"

Gohan: "That's not a tiger, Videl, that's a saber tooh!"

Videl: "I don't care what it is, as long as it doesn't eat u-"

Saber tooth: "RAWR!" *starts running towards Gohan and Videl*

Gohan and Videl: "AAAHHH!" *run away*

The demi-Saiyans ran for their lives as fast as they could, but it was not enough to outrun the saber tooth (though they somehow managed to outrun a dinosaur...)! Due to his lack of balance, Gohan fell, and the saber tooth caught onto him, about to attack! Videl automatically reacted by taking her pole out, and smacking the saber tooth with all the strength she had! The prehistoric feline was sent flying, and when it landed, it ran as far away as it could, terrified by the monkey-tailed girl's power, as well as having an aching head. Videl stood shocked for a couple of seconds, before helping out her friend, who was also impressed by her formidable strength.

Videl: "... oh, umm... are you OK, Gohan?" *helps Gohan get back up*

Gohan: "I-I'm fine, but... how come you're so strong?"

Videl: "Maybe... maybe daddy's daily training did help!"

Gohan: "Wow! I wonder if I'd be that strong if mommy had let daddy train me..."

Meanwhile, on Kami's lookout...

Fennec: "What... is this room...?"

Kami: "This is the Pendulum Room. In this room, you can travel to different times and dimensions across the universe. You will all be transported to a special dimension, where you will face opponents much stronger than you."

Krillin: "Did Goku have to go through this when he trained with you?"

Kami: "No. This is something I was saving for a special occasion. This appears to be special enough."

Yamcha: "Enemies stronger than us, huh? Sounds like a challenge to me!"

Tien: "We are ready, Lord Kami."

Kami: "Very well. Step on the circle, below the pendulum." *heroes step on circle* "Fare well and good luck."

Mr. Popo: "..." *zoom in* "Byyyye~!"

In a flash, Fennec and the others were teleported into an altered dimension. The skies were dark red, there were wrecked buildings, and hundreds of skeletal corpses laid on the ground. As they examined the corpses, they noticed that they had tails (somehow not decomposed), just like Fennec's! With this clue, our heroes deducted that this was a Saiyan battleground, and that it was ancient, due to lack of any life. As our heroes proceeded, they began hearing strange noises, which soon evolved into evil laughs! Suddenly, a pair of unknown Saiyans jumped from beneath the ground, and stood before our heroes! In a quick motion, one of the two Saiyans - apparently called "Shorty" - grabbed Chiaotzu by the head, and began putting pressure on the poor fellow! The small warrior's head began burning, releasing a cloud of steam, and then was dropped dead into an endless hole on the ground!

Tien: "NO! CHIAOTZU! You... you're gonna pay for that!"

Yamcha: "I'll help!"

Fennec: "Tien, Yamcha, you two take care of the tall one! Krillin and I will fight the other one."

Krillin: "Alright! Get ready, Fennec!"

Tien and Yamcha vigorously fought against Shorty, but even with the their massive strengths combined, the humans were still no match for the powerful Saiyan! On the other side, Fennec and Krillin were having a hard time of their own, as the other Saiyan - seemingly called "Scarface" - pummeled the two fighters without breaking a sweat! In a matter of minutes, only Fennec and Tien stood alive, until the latter was then brutally defeated by Scarface, using the same technique Shorty used on Chiaotzu. Seeing her new friends die one by one in front of her enraged Fennec beyond belief, and it was time to strike back.

Shorty grabbed Fennec, and the two fell into one of the many endless holes that could be found in the room. For a while, there was silence, and Scarface patiently waited for his partner to come back out, alone. His patient waiting was abruptly interrupted as a massive bulk was made from below the ground he stood on, with a loud, agonizing scream coming from below it. Scarface floated above the ground, seeing as more and more bulks rose, all accompanied by a similar scream. Finally, Fennec burst through the surface, with a bloody, mangled, pale-skinned Shorty on her grasp. She had successfully defeated (and killed) the vile Saiyan, but she used up all of her strength in the process, leaving her tired and open for attacks. Indeed, it did not take long before Scarface stood before the exhausted warrior, charging a lethal beam on his finger. And then, he fired, ending the life of our heroine... or did he?

Fennec: "NNOOOOOOoooo-wha...?"

Mr. Popo: "Welcome back."

Fennec: "... what, but..." *notices Tien and the others are still alive* "Guys! Hey, it doesn't hurt anymore..."

Kami: "That is the purpose of this room. You experienced an illusion, which seemed quite realistic, but was not."

Tien: "So... it was all a dream? Is that why we're still here?"

Kami: "Nothing that happens in an altered dimension takes physical effect in our world. However, once you are able to defeat the enemies that tormented you there, you know you have become much stronger than you currently are."

Fennec: "Huh... however, I did manage to defeat one of them."

Kami: "I saw. Your strength is doubtlessly superior to the others', Fennec. It almost matches that of Goku."

Fennec: "I had... a near-death experience... that's why."

Meanwhile, on Snake Way...

Author: "Anything interesting happen lately?"

Goku: *running* "I fell down to hell, and had to start over!"

Author: "... anything else?"

Goku: "Nope."

Author: "K."

Back on Earth, several weeks after Raditz' incident, Gohan and Videl were starting to get used to living out on the wild! The two were now used to using their weapons; they became much braver, flipping the tables on the plains' dangerous animals! They had even found a cave, which the toddlers took for them. One night, Gohan and Videl laid against a log, just outside their cave, and had a friendly conversation, whilst looking at the stars.

Gohan: "Hey, Videl, what do you think happened to the moon?"

Videl: "I dunno. Last time I remember seeing it was when we were on that rock pillar. I haven't seen even a trace of it since."

Gohan: "It's strange... the moon goes through a lot of different phases, but it doesn't stay a new moon. Do you think someone scared it off?"

Videl: "Maybe..."

Meanwhile, in the ocean...

Sailor: *massive waves* "CAP'N! THE SEAS ARE MESSING UP AGAIN!"

Captain: "I NOTICED, YA SCALLYWAGGER! I'D LOVE TO MEET THE FART FACE THAT DECIDED BLOWING UP THE MOON WAS A GOLLY IDEA!"

Sailor: "WHAT DO WE DO NOW, CAP'N?!"

Captain: "HOLD ON TO YOUR BOOTIES, CAUSE THIS WILL BE ANOTHER EPIC TALE FOR THE HISTORY OF THE SEVEN SEAS!"

Author: "PFFT... you get the joke?"

... NO ONE... will get that joke... NEEEEEEEERD-

Back on the plains...

Videl: "... hey, Gohan... do you miss home?"

Gohan: "Well, yeah... though, my mom was always really strict with me. She would go crazy if she found out I'm not in my bed after seven."

Videl: "My dad was also very over protective. He always trained me, yet he wouldn't let someone lay a finger on me, as if they were gonna hurt me. Mommy was more easy-going, but she would be very worried for me right now... why hasn't she come for me yet? Is she still looking for me, or..."

Gohan: "Come on, Videl, you know your mom cares about you a lot! She might be looking for you still, or she might be finding a way to stop the Saiyans so they don't harm you!"

Videl: "You really think so, Gohan? Thanks..."

Gohan: "I hope I get to see daddy soon..."

Videl: "Don't worry, he'll be here soon. I'm kinda tired; how about we call it a day?"

The next day, on Kami's lookout...

Yamcha: *sparring* "Hya! Gaah!"

Tien: *sparring* "Haa! Tsaah!"

Krillin: "Hmmm... weird, where's Fennec?"

Chiaotzu: "She said she was gonna train on something else today."

Krillin: "Like what?"

Chiaotzu: "I don't know. She's in her room, and she has some weird white clothes on."

Instead of physically training, Fennec decided that she would spend that day experimenting. She had previously sneaked into her old house at night, retrieving her lab set and lab coat, without waking Hercule up. Silently, she returned to the lookout, set her things up, and had been experimenting all night. Fennec was creating some special chemicals, some that she could use to aid her and her allies in battle, while others could be used to gravely harm the enemy. Krillin, curious as to what she was up to, walked into Fennec's room.

Krillin: "Uh... Fennec, what are you work-"

Fennec: "Ah, Krillin! Just the man I needed!" *throws chemical at Krillin*

Krillin: *chemical spills all over him* "AAAAHHH!"

Fennec: "Calm down, it's not harmful... or, well, it's not supposed to be. That's a healing potion! You should be feeling well and refreshed now."

Krillin: "I WOULD IF THIS WASN'T SO HOT!"

Fennec: "Oops... forgot to cool it down. Sorry! But, hey, at least it works!"

Krillin: "IT BUUUURNS!"

Back on the plains...

Videl: *tail-hanging from a tree* "Hey, Gohan, do your parents have tails?"

Gohan: "Daddy says he used to have one, but my mom never did."

Videl: "I see. My mommy has a tail, but daddy doesn't. Whenever I ask her about it, she says that she'll explain it to me when I'm older. Do you think there's something 'adult-like' that they don't want to tell us about?"

Gohan: "'Adult-like?' I don't think so. Daddy never said anything weird about it. Though, I remember that the man who came and attacked us had a tail, too. He said he was my uncle! I certainly wouldn't want an uncle like him!"

Videl: "Mommy never let me see her side of the family. I know my uncles and grandparents from my daddy's side, but I only know my mom from her side. I wish I get to meet the rest someday..."

Piccolo: *in the distance* "They're starting to get better at basic survival. Four more months, and those two should be ready to begin training. Meanwhile, I've got to do some training of my own..." *flies away*

Gohan: "How long have we been in these plains...?"

Videl: "Ummm... one month, 28 days. We're almost at two months."

Gohan: "Wow, that's really accurate!"

Videl: "Mommy used to keep a big calendar with her all the time, and she would check it several times a day, like if she was looking at a specific date. I would just stare at the calendar for a while, until I learned it by memory. I began getting a better notion of time and dates, so I'm pretty good when it comes to that."

Gohan: "It's the opposite in my house. We did very similar things every day, so there weren't really any special dates that my parents or I had to remember."

Our heroes continued with their new life styles for the next four months. Gohan and Videl had become almost experts at survival, and living another day became like a child's play for the young demi-Saiyans. Fennec and the others had trained non-stop, and started to become confident that they could beat the Pendulum Room's challenge.

Goku was still on Sna... wait... OH MY GOD, HE'S FINISHED.

Goku: "Finally! Now, where's King Kai's..." *looks up* *sees small planet* "Aha! There it is!" *jumps towards planet* "Yeee-whoa, whoa, WHOA!" *faceplants the planet's surface* "... uuugh... uh?"

Monkey: "Oo-oo-ah-ah!"

Goku: "Hey, look, a monkey!" *stands up* "Ugh... why... is it... so... hard... to... stand... normally...?!" *tries to walk* "Huff..."

Monkey: "Ah-ah!" *runs away*

Goku: "Hey! Come... back... here...!"

Blue man: "Who are you?"

Goku: "Huh? Are you... King Kai...?"

Blue man: "Why, yes! I am the almighty King Kai!"

Goku: "Yes! You're the one I've been looking fo-ah!" *falls on his knees* "Why does my body feel so heavy?!"

King Kai: "That's because the gravity in this planet is ten times stronger than Earth's."

Goku: "Ten times stronger?! No wonder... but, anyways, King Kai! I came here to train!"

King Kai: "You want me to train you? Well... if you really want to receive my training, you're gonna have to pass the test."

Goku: "T-Test?"

King Kai: "Yes, the test. Your challenge is... to make me laugh!"

Goku: "W... what? Make you laugh?"

King Kai: "Oh, what, you're not gonna do it? Well, then, guess you won't receive any training from me."

Goku: "Wait! Ummm... what did the buffalo say to his son when he left for college? ... 'BISON!'"

King Kai: *gasp* *covers mouth* "Mm... Mm!"

Goku: "Why couldn't the bicycle stand on its own? Because it was TWO-TIRED!"

King Kai: *struggling to keep composure* "MM! MM!"

Goku: "(Almost got him!) There's a pair of really powerful enemies coming to Earth! I'm just... Saiyan." *ba dum tss*

King Kai: *bursts out laughing* "AAAHAHAHAHA, AHAHA, AHAHA, AAAHAHAHAHA! Oh, man, I haven't had such a good laugh in centuries! Alright, we can begin your comedian training as soon as you want!"

Goku: "What? Comedian training! I'm not here to become a comedian! My name is Goku, and I'm here to receive martial arts training, so I can be ready for the Saiyans that are coming to Earth!"

King Kai: "Oh. Well, why didn't you tell me that earlier, Goku? OK, the first thing you're gonna do is... catch Bubbles."

Goku: "... who?"

King Kai: "Bubbles!" *monkey runs up to King Kai* "He's Bubbles."

Goku: "Oh, so that's your name! Alright, so all I have to do is catch him. This shouldn't be too hard!" *takes of weighted clothing*

King Kai: "What the?!"

Goku: "Alright, here I come!" *starts chasing Bubbles*

King Kai: "(His speed has increased tremendously! Those clothes must be some sort of special training utensil... if he can achieve that speed WITH the weighted clothing...) Goku!"

Goku: *about to catch Bubbles* "Almost got y-huh? What is it, King Kai?"

King Kai: "I want you to wear those weighted clothes!"

Goku: "What?!"

King Kai: "They're essential for your utmost efficient training! Now put them on!"

Goku: "Aww, maaan..."

Back on Earth...

Videl: "You know... despite what I used to think... this is really nice!"

Gohan: "Huh? What do you mean?"

Videl: "We've been living here for six months, Gohan. I think we should head out and explore more!"

Gohan: "What? But, Videl..."

Videl: "Think about it, Gohan! We have an entire planet to travel! We could become great adventurers, and meet all these new areas, and discover all sorts of different creatures!"

Gohan: "But, what about our homes?"

Videl: *stops* "..."

Gohan: "You know, our homes. Where my mom is waiting for me, and both your parents are waiting for you. We've lived most of our lives there."

Videl: "... home... with mom and dad..."

Gohan: "Yeah. Don't you want to see them again? I do!"

Videl: "... well..."

Piccolo: "Going somewhere?"

Gohan and Videl: "Piccolo?!"

Piccolo: "If you two were thinking of going back to your momma's, well, let me remind you that there's two extremely powerful Saiyans coming to Earth in half a year. Once they get here, they're going to destroy everything they see, and there won't be much of an Earth to live on. You can back down now, and live the short life of cowards... or stand up against the enemy! So... what will it be, brats?"

Videl: "... I'm gonna fight!"

Gohan: "Huh? ... Me too!"

Piccolo: "Hmph... that's the spirit."

It had finally been six months since the arrival of Raditz, and it would be six more months until the other Saiyans arrived at Earth! Everyone had finished one part of their training, but their real challenge was just about to begin! What kind of training awaits our heroes next? Will they finish it on time for when the Saiyans arrive? Stay tuned for the answers on the next To Be Born Anew!

To be continued...

Bonus Skit

Besides his arduous training at Kami's lookout, Krillin had begun another activity, one that required just as much strength and might.

Fennec: "Aaaalright, done." *throws chemical at Krillin*

Krillin: "AAAHHH!"

Fennec: "Oh, wait, I forgot to cool it down again!"

Krillin: "Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow... Fennec, since when did I approve to become your test subject?"

Fennec: "Well, someone's gotta do it! I can't take these chemicals to the battlefield if I'm not sure that they work!"

Krillin: "But why just me?!

Yamcha: *comes in* "Hey, guys, how's it go-" *Fennec throws chemical* "AAAHHH!"

Fennec: "There. Happy?"

Krillin: "... I guess..." *Fennec throws chemical* "AAAHHH!"