Dragon Ball Nu

Chapter 8

Two years have passed. Gohan has continued training with both Piccolo and Vegeta. Our young hero now fifteen has perfected using the Instant Transmission and has begun using the training given to him by Pikkon and his father, Goku. Piccolo was allowed to train in the Other World and learned to utilize the Kaio-ken. Piccolo decided it was in the best interest to alert the other Z-fighters to the threat of Bojack years ago, and now Krillin, Andriod 16, Andriod 18, Tien, and Yamcha have all continued their training as well. Gohan has enrolled in high school at Orange Star High School and now must learn to re-balance training and school. The next chapter of Dragon Ball Nu begins now.

Gohan, training with Vegeta after school looking exhausted from the intense training. "Vegeta, don't you think sparring at 100x gravity is a little much? We have been training for two hours straight already."

Vegeta scoffing at Gohan's remark, Vegeta sweating in the Full-Powered Super Saiyan form flexes before ascending in front of Gohan to a Super Saiyan 2. "You think we should take it easier? If it wasn't for this type of training do you think I would've ascended to a Super Saiyan 2?"

Gohan knowing how stubborn Vegeta can be. "Vegeta, I don't know how you do it. You train this hard with me, started training now with Trunks, and still have power left. It is really something." Gohan trying to get Vegeta to admit that they have trained enough for the day.

Vegeta feeling prideful in his training. "Gohan, you're right. I know you still have training with Piccolo and your younger brother. You and I can finish up training for the day. I will train Trunks for a little bit before I finish for the night."

Gohan taking a bow. "Thank you Vegeta. As always it was a good training session. Trunks and Goten are getting big now. I can't believe Goten is four already and Trunks is five. It's crazy."

Vegeta trying to hide his sentimental side. "They are going to grow to be great warriors. Now get out of here Gohan." Vegeta turning his back and changing back to his base state.

"Tell Bulma thank you for the snack before our training!" Gohan running out of the door of the Gravity Training Chamber and into a small changing room to get ready to head home. After changing back into normal clothing Gohan steps outside and takes in a deep breath letting the rays of evening sunlight fall upon his face. Gohan then focused on the energy of his mom at their home and used Instant Transmission to teleport back home. Gohan appearing behind his Mom.

"Hey Mom, I'm home." Gohan saying and accidently startling his Mom when teleporting home.

Chi-Chi turning around and hitting Gohan in the chest for startling her. "Gohan! What have I told you about sneaking up behind people using teleportation?"

"Sorry Mom, hey where is Goten?" Gohan looking around to realize he is not in the house.

"Your brother is outside. Android 16 came over and wanted to enjoy some time with him. He really has changed from the stories you guys said about him wanting to kill Goku." Chi-Chi washing dishes at the sink. "Those two are outside. You know 16 he enjoys nature."

Gohan laughing. "Yeah. You're right he does. I'm going to head outside then!" Gohan running out the door and thinking to himself. 'I'm glad between Bulma and Shenron they could find a way to rebuild 16 and give him back his old memories. Letting him die was such a foolish mistake.' Gohan looking around trying to find his young brother and 16. "Now where could they be?"

Suddenly Gohan hears a small explosion off in the distance away from the house and down by a rocky area. "That's where they are." Gohan flying into the sky towards the pair who are clearly sparring. Android 16 training Goten in basic fighting techniques.

"That was good Goten. Now focus your energy we will work on it again. Energy control is an important thing to master." Android 16 says before throwing another medium-sized boulder into the air.

Goten keeping his eye on the flying rock and focusing his energy before taking his shot and letting a small energy blast into the sky, colliding with the rock breaking it into pieces. "Gohan! Big brother!" Goten shouts noticing Gohan in the distance.

"Hey Goten!" Gohan smiling and floating down to them. "Hello 16! I haven't seen you for a while!"

"Yes, it has been a while. I wanted to come to visit and Goten here asked me if I would come outside to train some with him." Android 16 smiles for a brief second. "I haven't seen you since the news about Krillin and 18 having Marron."

Gohan scratching the back of his head. "It really has been that long. That was almost a full year ago. I still can't believe 18 and Krillin got married. How have you been?"

"I have been good. I have been living in a National Park with Android 17. He has become a park ranger, and I just enjoy the views and animals." 16 reflecting back on his small, yet humble home. "It's a shame 17 doesn't care to be part of our group of friends. He really only talks to 18 and I."

Goten looking confused. "Who's 17?"

"17 is my brother. He is an android like me. He just does not want to be a fighter for this planet like I do. He protects life a different way."

"Cool! So you have a brother too!" Goten sounding excited. "Gohan when I get older do you think I can be part of the Z-Fighters?"

Gohan taken a little off guard but his 4-year old brother's question. "Well Goten, I don't see why not. As long as Mom is okay with it. Piccolo and Dad started training me when I was around your age." Gohan turning to 16. "So no word yet about this Bojack guy Piccolo was warned about…." Gohan looking concerned. "Do you think we should be worried?"

"I think everyone has been training and all have gotten stronger. 18 and I cannot raise our power levels so I'm afraid we may not be much help in any fights." Android 16 realizing if a large enough threat comes he won't be of any use.

"16, you're still stronger than a base Super Saiyan. You may not be as strong as Vegeta, Piccolo, or I now, but you guys are strong enough to help in a fight. Trust me." Gohan reassuring 16 that he isn't just dead weight.

16 smiling and nodding his head. "I will only fight to protect life. I will give my life to protect others."

"I know you will 16. I let you die once before from not being strong enough. I won't let that happen again." Gohan looking serious and fierce in his statement. "I will protect my friends and family too."

"Gohan, you know you're super cool and strong!" Goten admiring his big brother. "Someday I hope I can go Super, like you!"

"Go Super?" Gohan confused what his brother is referring to.

"You know, when your hair turns all blonde and stuff!" Goten looking starry-eyed.

"Ohhhhh, you mean Super Saiyan. Goten I really don't use Super Saiyan much anymore. It drains power fast, and I have learned to basically tap into that power without transforming." Gohan referring to the training technique Goku pushed him to learn. "Vegeta uses it a lot though. Maybe someday you and Trunks will both learn!" Gohan smiling.

Goten adjusting his tail back around his waist acting as a belt. "Gohan, why don't you have a tail, but I do?"

"Well, Goten aren't you just full of questions today." Gohan thinking back. "Well you see, I was born with a tail, but Piccolo removed mine because it used to be a weakness for me. I asked Mom to let you keep yours because I know you can train yourself to make sure it isn't a weakness, and since the Moon got destroyed we don't have to worry about you transforming."

"Gohan, I think we should return to your house. It will be dark soon and your Mother will want you and Goten back home." 16 speaking up realizing how close to set the sun is.

"You're right. Come on, Goten!" Gohan waving his brother to him. Goten then leaps into his brother's arms as Gohan begins to fly into the air towards the house with 16 right beside him. "Someday Goten I will also teach you how to fly." Gohan says smiling to his little brother as they all are flying back.

Arriving back at home: Gohan, Goten, Chi-Chi, and Android 16 enjoy a small dinner together before 16 leaves for the evening. Meanwhile Piccolo continues his own training up upon the Lookout. Piccolo throwing a flurry of punches at a clone of himself he created for sparring. Piccolo looking tired and dripping with sweat, but still intense and focused in his training.

"It's time to push my training and see if it will pay off." Piccolo speaking to himself while Dende and Mr. Popo standoff in the distance watching the Namekian push himself to his limits. Suddenly flinching and spiking his power while shouting in a primal voice. "Kiao-ken times five!" Piccolo being engulfed in a red aura while his muscles grow in size and his power becomes so intense its pressure is felt across the entire Lookout. Piccolo continuing to throw his punches even faster than before and with much greater force than previously.

Dende standing off in the distance speaking to Mr. Popo. "Piccolo has raised his power to almost a crazy level the last couple of years. He is nearly on par if not on par with the Super Saiyan 2 transformation Gohan and Vegeta can achieve even now." Dende sweating with slight nerves. "I would never had imagined a Namekian getting this strong. It's incredible!"

"Indeed. Piccolo has reached quite a level. He would've easily defeated Cell if he would had unlocked this power." Mr. Popo not budging or ever sweating from Piccolo's intense energy pushing on the two of them. In that moment Piccolo then forcefully punches his clone, and his fist rips through the chest of the clone, and following the illusion of the clone disappeared.

After the clone disappears Piccolo releases the energy of the Kiao-ken and changing back to his normal. Smiling at his progress and turning around back to Dende and Mr. Popo. "I have finally done it. I reached the power needed to help protect the Earth." Piccolo walking back over to where his cape and turban are laying on the ground. As Piccolo begins to reach down for them suddenly his body starts cramping up and his muscles begin to feel a delayed effect of the Kiao-ken.

"AAGGHH." Piccolo collapsing to the ground as his legs buckled from underneath him. Dende and Mr. Popo rushing towards Piccolo.

"I thought I had finally mastered the five times multiplier on the Kaio-ken." Piccolo speaking from the ground as he begins to focus.

"Piccolo, maybe King Kai was right. Namekian bodies aren't as sturdy as Saiyan bodies, but your regeneration should allow you to recover faster than Goku ever did." Dende speaking to remind Piccolo of how Goku had reacted after using the Kiao-ken during some of his own training at the Lookout.

Piccolo slowly coming out of the extreme pain and slowly standing back up. "The four times multiplier is plenty of power. I still in that form am as strong as a Super Saiyan 2 transformed."

Mr. Popo nodding his head. "Yes. Piccolo your strength is quite large, and you are above where young Gohan was when he fought Cell. You should be proud."

"I can still go further. There is no telling if Bojack will head towards Earth. We must be ready." Piccolo fully standing back up and putting back on his cape and turban. "Maybe a trip to New Namek could be in order. We should help our people to build their own defenses as well." Piccolo during to Dende who thinks back to his home world.

"You're right Piccolo. We should help them gain more strength, but how can we do that?" Dende knowing that if a Namekian has an offspring they risk cutting their own power down.

"Hmmmm. I've been thinking about that. Moori may have chosen to have more children. It is possible, and if he has a trip to Namek may be in order. I can train them, but you would have to stay here as Earth's guardian."

"I should go. If we are to try to convince Elder Moori to produce more children he would understand it better coming from me over anyone." Dende knowing his responsibilities to Earth, but also knowing Guru.

"Dende, you may go with Piccolo. I will watch over the Lookout for the time while you're gone." Mr. Popo speaks up then giving a smile. "If we need to we can always use the Dragon Balls to transport you back for any fight that may come to pass."

Piccolo turning to Mr. Popo. "We shouldn't overuse or rely on the Dragon Balls too much. If danger comes towards us King Kai said he would warn us. If it comes we will come back immediately. The three coming to agreement.

Meanwhile out in space Zuccha and Bojack's henchmen have gathered a large army of warriors in the two years. Zuccha now being a leader amongst his own fighting squad. The small squad have recruited two other Saiyans that were out in space.

"Two full years of training, searching, and traveling and we have only found two other living Saiyans willing to join our cause." Zuccha hammering down his fist through a table in the spaceship flying through space.

"Calm down Zuccha. We already have a huge army with Bojack." A young alien of the Zoon-seijin race speaking up.

"Shut up Mui-Mui. I will crush you under my own fist if you make me angry."

"I'd be careful with that temper. If Bido or any of the other elites of Bojack hears you it won't end well." Mui-Mui looking nervous, but also knowing where he stands.

Zuccha breathing in slowly. "I will hold my own, don't worry. Time to head out for our next mission. Get the others ready."

The next day Gohan finishes up his day at class then decides to head over to the Lookout after classes for his weekly training session with Piccolo after letting Vegeta know he was going to train with Piccolo that day. Gohan tries to focus and use his Instant Transmission before realizing he cannot find and lock-on to either Dende's or Piccolo's power.

"Where are they? They are usually at the Lookout." Gohan feeling concerned begins flying to the Lookout at maximum speed. Arriving at the Lookout Gohan is greeted by Mr. Popo.

"Hello Gohan." Mr. Popo standing alone at the entrance of the palace of the Lookout.

"Hi, Mr. Popo, may I ask where Piccolo or Dende are? I tried to teleport here, and then I realized their energy wasn't here at all."

"Piccolo and Dende have decided to go on a short venture to New Namek on a mission." Mr. Popo trying to reassure Gohan everything is fine.

"They went to New Namek?! Where did they get a ship? The trip when Dad took it took him six days to just get there." Gohan trying to understand what is going on.

"Bulma made some upgrades to the ship since then the trip should only take them four days this time one way. Piccolo and Dende have gone to check on New Namek. They are worried that New Namek may fall into danger with no one there to protect it."

"Gohan!" King Kai's voice echoing to Gohan. "Don't worry about Piccolo and Dende they are on a journey just to try to better prepare the people on Namek. I will make sure I keep an eye on everything and let you know if anything is wrong. In the mean time you should continue with your training. I have a bad feeling Bojack will be making his first move soon." King Kai looking nervous and anxious.

"Oh, uhh, yes sir King Kai. I will do my best." Gohan realizing if Bojack makes his move anyone could be in danger. "I get back to training right away." Gohan then focusing his energy and teleporting home.

What danger is incoming for Earth? Where will Bojack strike first? Will our Z-Fighters be prepared? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Nu.