Dragon Ball Nu

Chapter 9

As Piccolo and Dende arrive on New Namek four days have passed of travel. Piccolo and Dende spent those times sleeping, eating, meditating, and Piccolo did some training. The ship begins to descend through New Namek's atmosphere. What new adventures will meet our heroes as they return to their home world? Find out on this chapter of Dragon Ball Nu.

"Piccolo, we're home." Dende looking out the window and feeling excited to get back to his home world that he hasn't seen in years.

"Yes. We're home." Piccolo setting his feet back on the ground from his floating meditating state. "It's been a while."

Dende looking with guilt. "It has been a while, and since Nail fused with you I don't think there have been any warrior clan Namekians left to protect the planet."

"Well that's why we are here. Hopefully we can convince Elder Moori that it is necessary." Piccolo feeling a rush of energy as the ship makes touchdown on the surface below.

The pair of Namekians stepping out of the ship and onto the green and growing surface of New Namek. The cool breeze brushing across the ground and passed the two of them. "So where do we start?" Piccolo looking to Dende to lead the way.

"Well, uh, Piccolo I haven't lived on New Namek in years and don't remember exactly where everything is. We should head over the village." Dende pointing to a Namekian village just a few miles away from the landing site.

The pair travel across the land, flying into the sky of the familiar yet nearly new world their people call home. Piccolo suddenly feeling uneasy about leaving behind Earth knowing of the looming darkness.

"We should hurry." The pair touchdown at the village and are greeted by the village's inhabitants.

"Dende!" A voice shouts with a happy tone then recognizing Piccolo beside him. "And Piccolo right?" Hoping he is not forgetting Piccolo's name.

"Yes." Piccolo removing his turban from his head. "We apologize for showing up without warning."

"It is not a problem! We are happy to see both of you again! What brings you back home?"

Dende looking less than happy. "We need to speak to Elder Moori. There is a darkness looming that we must prepare New Namek for. We don't want a repeat of what happened when Frieza come to Namek. Will you help us?"

"Of course. I should let you know something though. Elder Mooori has that same exact idea about two years ago. He decided to have three more children of the warrior clan decent. This would give New Namek some new warriors since Nail gave his life to defend Namek when Frieza attacked. Iolin, Batu, and Neris are the three Namekians. I will still take you to Elder Moori's. Follow me." The village elder then flying into the air and leading Piccolo and Dende across New Namek to Elder Moori's home.

'So Elder Moori decided to have more children. I really would've never thought he would. Not by just his own choice. He is always so peaceful.' Dende thinking to himself about the state of New Namek when he left to become Earth's guardian. 'I think Piccolo could give them some training tips and help them become much stronger.'

The three Namekians after flying across the large body of water make their way to a small distant and remote island touching down. "Here we are at the Elder's house." The village elder gently touching the ground below being granted by the three young Namekians stepping out of the Namekian home.

"Greetings. We weren't sure if a Namekian could really have such a large base power. Thankfully we were wrong. My name is Batu, and I am one of the guards in training for the protection of New Namek." The young Namekian greeting Piccolo and Dende with a small smile. The young Namekians looking slightly younger than Dende, but around the same height.

"Hello. My name is Dende and this is Piccolo we are Namekians who actually live on Earth." Dende greeting the three with a smile while still holding onto his walking stick. "I am actually the acting Guardian of Earth, and Piccolo here is a Namekian also of the dragon clan. He is probably the strongest Namekian I've ever known."

"Nice to meet you." Piccolo replying.

"Strongest Namekian you've ever met huh? That may not be true anymore." One of the brash young Namekians taking charge at Piccolo, eager to test his strength. "I am Iolin of New Namek, and I am strongest warrior on this planet." Iolin throwing punches furiously as Piccolo blocks all of the punches with only one hand without flinching any other muscles.

"You are strong, but you have much to learn if you hope to defend your home." Piccolo still using only one arm swiftly strikes Iolin in the shoulder. "I have trained for many years. I fought Frieza head on as well, but fighting brashly will only cause you trouble. Never rush into battle. Your opponents will always be able to take advantage of that."

Iolin hitting the ground to Piccolo's side, face first. Turning his head on its side and speaking face in the ground. "How did you react so fast?" Surprised to have such a skilled Namekian in his presence.

"Training. Meditating. I have had the opportunity of training with some of the strongest warriors in the galaxy." Piccolo now turning to the other two young Namekians. "My student actually has surpassed me and very well may be the strongest warrior in the galaxy."

The two Namekains looking completely shocked from Piccolo's statement. Neris trying to muster up the words, but in complete awe of Piccolo. "I would be honored to train under such a master even if just for one day."

Piccolo smiling. "We will see." Turning now to Dende.

"Picccolo is right. We should speak with Elder Moori, and see if he would be okay with us interrupting your training with him to help give you some pointers that Piccolo has learned." Dende smiling and eager to see Elder Moori again.

"As you wish." Neris stepping aside to allow Piccolo and Dende entrance to Elder Moori's home. Dende and Piccolo entering the house with the three young Namekians waiting a second before following into the home.

"Elder Moori, it's Dende. It is great to see you again." Dende smiling and speaking with such excitement to see his old friend again.

Moori shifting his hand and eyes to look at the now grown Dende standing before him. "Dende, my how you have grown child." Moori filled with happiness and love. "You have made me proud taking over as the Gaurdian of Earth after Kami re-united with Piccolo." Moori then greeting Piccolo. "It is also nice to see you Piccolo. I know it's been a while, and I am glad you have been able to come home one more time."

"Moori, I'm sorry with all-do respect Earth is my home, but I am glad to be welcomed." Piccolo trying to remain respectful but also show his colors, believing himself an Earthling over anything.

"I see. Hmmm. Piccolo, know you are always welcomed here child, and this will always be your home as well. I must ask though, what bring our children home?" Moori pausing and raising his hand over Dende. "I will find out stand still child." Moori emitting energy and reading Dende's thoughts and feelings. "So you have come to warn us of the impending darkness that looms. I understand New Namek needs protection, and that's why a couple of years ago I decided to try to have a few last children. The planet needs a line of defense, but I am afraid that I have made my last children my life is weakened and may come to an end soon. I have already selected a successor, and New Namek will be looked after."

"I'm sorry Elder Moori. If there is anything I can do." Dende feeling terrible about the news they have been met with.

"Do not worry about me child. I have accepted this fate. I have lived on borrowed time long enough. These young new dragon clan Namekians will have the potential to grow to greater strengths than Nail and maybe even grow to a similar strength to Piccolo." Moori smiling, knowing his people will be safe after his death.

"That's incredible!" Dende thinking to himself. 'I wonder if Piccolo would ever reproduce when his life comes to its end.'

"While, I am pleased to hear New Namek has the starting of a defense I must be honest. They need more training if they ever hope to defend this world. I would like to know if you would be willing to allow them to train under me even for just a day to evaluate their skills and help them direct their training." Piccolo thinking back to his younger days training on Earth before he turned to the Z-Fighters.

Moori pausing for a minute in thought. "I think it would be a wise idea. We have not had a strong Namekian warrior since Nail's fusion with you. If Nail trusted you enough to lend you his life then I trust you to help with their training." Moori feeling pleased with the decision.

"Elder, may I ask you something?" Dende speaking up.

"Of course young one. What is it?"

"You said your life may be coming to its end. What is the planet going to do when you pass?" Dende looking down at the ground trying to even imagine a world without their elderly leader.

"Dende, I will pass on into the next world soon. I feel my time coming to an end. I have put together a board of elders amongst the villages who will lead New Namek into its future. As for Porunga when I pass on he will as well. That is unless the elders vote to unite their powers to restore the Dragon Balls, but I am leaving that to be their choice not mine." Moori feeling at peace with his decision regarding the final days of his life.

"I'm honored to have known you, and am overwhelmed with joy that I have been able to visit with you again before your time comes." Dende feeling at ease.

"Go Dende, and you too Piccolo. Go and complete the mission you came here to."

The two Namekians step back outside with the three younger Namekians not too far behind. "So we are to be training with you?" Batu wondering what they will learn from Piccolo in just one training session with the three young Namekians.

"Alright, I know you've been training here, but now training gets even more serious. Prepare yourselves because I won't hold back you need to learn quickly." Piccolo focusing his energy and using the Multi-form technique to split his energy, creating three identical bodies. "Training starts now." Leaving the three Namekians in shock seeing Piccolo split into three perfect clones of himself.

Will Piccolo be able to train Iolin, Batu, and Neris in time? Will his training give the three warriors the edge needed to protect New Namek? Will the impending darkness begin to make its move? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Nu.