It wasn't long until Krillin's energy was felt through the mountain and everyone was surrounding him. "There, in the cave."
Piccolo was about to charge the cave but Krillin stopped him, "Gero is already inside. He beat me here."
"Damn," Piccolo replied and the group landed inside the opening of the cave to see large double doors made of strong metal.
Sora stepped around Krillin and took an attack stance, raised her right arm up and out and faced her palm toward the door. She then started taking pop-shots at the door. They heard the door groan and rock dust fell from the ceiling but the doors stayed in place.
"Get out of the way," Sora heard behind her and she turned to find Trunks and Vegeta standing just inside the cave. She had just barely had enough time to jump out of the way when Vegeta blasted the doors off the hinges to reveal a distressed Dr. Gero and a young boy and girl. As soon as Vegeta blasted the doors open Piccolo grabbed Sora and had just jumped from the cave when the mountain disintegrated from Trunks' blast at the androids.
Piccolo growled and hugged Sora tightly to him, "Are you ok?" Sora nodded, shaken. "Damn them," he said and was about to charge Vegeta and Trunks for being so reckless but Sora stopped him.
"Piccolo relax, Vegeta was reckless Trunks just panicked," she said, placing her hand on his chest.
Piccolo grumbled and wrapped his arms protectively around her waist and watched as the, now 3, androids took off.
"Where are they going," Tien asked.
Sora thought about all that was said and done as the others discussed the androids. Her realization shocked her, "Oh no," she cried. Piccolo looked down at her worriedly. "Kakarot. Oh Goddess they are going after Kakarot. Piccolo we have to stop them."
"What," everyone cried.
"But Gero is dead," Tien said.
Sora shook her head, "It's the only explanation. Gero's objective was to kill my brother and his will overrides everything else. When my brother is dead they will be free to do as they please."
"It doesn't matter," Vegeta said but as he tried to take off Trunks tried to stop him but Vegeta lashed out at the boy and punched him in the stomach.
Sora flew to the injured boy and wrapped her arms around him, "Trunks, are you ok?"
"We have to wait for Goku," the boy rasped.
Sora nodded, "But we have to at least slow the androids down so Kakarot can get better."
They all nodded and took off to follow the androids.
After several miles they came to a stretch of road that was badly damaged. "There," Krillin called as they watched Vegeta climb out of the side of the mountain. The group landed as Vegeta was again beaten by the young woman.
"You know with as many times as he has been beaten down he would learn," Sora smirked; Krillin stifled a laugh with a snort.
"She is making him waste energy," Piccolo replied.
There was a sudden loud crack as 18 broke Vegeta's arm and at his father's cries of agony, Trunks jumped into the fight. Sora tried to grab him but he moved to fast and sudden and she missed, "Dammit," She replied and she followed the others into the fight, never noticing that Krillin stayed where he stood on the road.
Each of them was beaten and as 17 strangled Tien, Sora kicked the android off but he soon righted himself and kicked her in the stomach and as she clutched her stomach he kneed her in the face sending her flying into the side of the mountain.
"Sora," Piccolo yelled and again was beaten and sent flying to the ground at Sora's feet. He woke in Sora's lap, his body aching dully. He looked up at her and found she was on the verge of tears. Piccolo sat up and gathered her into his arms, holding her tightly. "That was too close," she sobbed.
As the group argued about the androids Sora spotted Trunks kneeling on the ground and heard a small popping noise, "Trunks, are you ok?"
"We need more help," he replied and started to tinker with a large long box.
Sora watched him touch a few buttons and with a sharp hiss the box opened to reveal a site Sora knew Bulma was working on. The others were also watching and they all saw the young woman lying inside.
"Gaia, it's time to wake up," Trunks whispered.
The girl stirred and moaned, "No Gohan, five more minutes. Please," she said.
Trunks smiled, "Gaia." The girl opened her eyes and sat up.
Piccolo moved Sora behind him, unsure of the newcomer.
Trunks helped the girl to stand and as she left the box he tinkered with the box and with another soft pop returned the capsule to his pocket case.
"Who are you," Piccolo asked the girl.
Sora stepped out from behind him, "Piccolo, relax. She is going to help us."
The girl nodded. "I will fill everyone in on the way," Trunks said.
"Sora," Piccolo whispered into her ear and pulled her away a few steps.
Sora followed him curiously, "Yes."
"I have to go," he replied drawing her close.
Sora read his pained expression and smiled, "Yes love, I understand." She placed her right hand over his left cheek. He took the hand into his left hand and kissed her palm.
"I won't be long. Please stay safe," he said sadly.
Sora nodded as he kissed her passionately on the lips. "You have no idea how hard it is to resist leaving you behind," he said and turned to fly off.
Sora smiled. "Be nice to him," she said and watched a smile cross his lips and he flew off in a burst of energy. After watching his quickly disappear over the horizon she turned to the others, "Alright guys lets head out," she yelled and took to the air in a burst of energy. The others nodded and followed her.