Written: 8/1/12-8/2/12
Thoughts
Author's Note/Shenron
Special attacks/ Computer speech
"Telepathic Speech"/ Flashback
"Speech"
A/N: I'd like to thank all my reviewers and readers for helping me cross the two hundred plus review mark. It's been a long time coming and I'm just glad to see my hard work paying off. I promised to update the story before I went to college and here it is; enjoy!
Special Thanks Goes To: metalcerberus, tlomac, Kid Goku Forever, avengeme, karthik9, Itachi's aprentice, Jokermask18, and Ultimate Black Ace Thanks! Keep it up please.
Reviewer Responses:
Ultimate Black Ace: I try to improve on the DBZ universe in each chapter, I always felt it could be a lot deeper. Piccolo's duality was never really touched on much in the series so I decided to open up that can of worms. I'm glad you noticed the divergence caused by Dodoria's decision, it'll play a role soon. I'm really trying to move forward with my personal life and pick my head up, things like this story are one of the very few things that make me happy. I appreciate you for all your reviews and just being a reader, you've helped me grow as an author. Thanks for the well wishes and I'll try to keep up with the story while I'm in college.
Jokermask18: Thanks, and it's good to know someone else understands.
Tlomac: I try to infuse a more realistic feeling to DBZ because after all DBZ is a pretty dark series. I'm only your second favorite :/ lol but anyway that's great to hear.
Avengeme: King Kai could definitely handle level 5 and 6, along with the other Kai's. Goku and Chichi are going to kick it into overdrive which you'll see in upcoming chapters. I'll take your advice and try to figure things out that way.
Itachi's aprentice: Goku will still use Kaio-ken when he becomes a super Saiyan but not frequently. It's surprising you say that because AU: A boy's training by Darksupersaiyan is one of my favorite DBZ stories I loved it when I was younger.
Kid Goku Forever: Thank you. I don't know how much gravity the humans will be able to withstand because I haven't thought of it yet (lol). The anime completely forgot about King Piccolo, I wanted him to have a role in the series. I don't know what Gohan's power level was, it completely slipped my mind. Nail will have more of a fighting role he won't die as quickly as he did in canon.
Poll Results:
The poll is officially over, all the results were fairly close so I just decided to include everyone in the story.
Turles: 1
Bardock: 2
Fasha: 0
Tora: 0
Zorn: 0
Brolly: 9 29%
Tarble: 11 25%
Saiyan of your own choosing from canon: 10 35%
Disclaimer: I don't own Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, or anything having to do with the Dragon Ball franchise. This is just a fan fiction made for personal pleasure and writing experience.
Chapter Cover: Vegeta grins madly as he hovers over the Dragonballs
Chapter 23: Arrival on Namek IV
Age 762, December 19th
Vegeta chuckled to himself as he raced through the skies; so far everything was going perfectly. He had managed to obtain a Dragonball, stash it, and avoid detection from Frieza's soldiers. He knew he still had work to do, with five or Dragonballs already located in Frieza's grasp, but things were looking good.
"Soon…soon the galaxy will bow down to my knees! The Dragonballs shall be mine! Hahahaha!"
Vegeta laughed to himself as he visualized all the possibilities of what he could so with all that power. Everything would be in his grasp, he would be unstoppable! Kakarot would pay and Frieza would die. The Saiyan race would be reborn under his command; he would be a god!
Loosing himself to his musing Vegeta failed to realize the power level fast approaching him. Before the prince even realized it he was struck by multiple Ki beams, halting his flight and knocking him out of the sky.
Finally coming to a halt the prince growled as he attempted to pick himself up. Wiping the dust from his armor, Vegeta glared into the sky facing his newfound opponent.
"My…my what a surprise. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined I would find the prince of all Saiyans lurking out here."
Vegeta's growling increased as he recognized the voice; Zarbon.
"I would've imagined you would've been more careful, seeing as you're a traitor to the planet trade organization. Frieza's going to be very pleased that I found you, I may even get a hefty reward for it." Zarbon's face twisted into a wicked smile.
The anger Vegeta felt quickly turned into worry as he realized the implications of Zarbon's arrival. The blue being before him posed a massive threat, one that Vegeta was not prepared for. Vegeta knew he'd have to fight Zarbon or Dodoria eventually but he hadn't planned for it to be so soon. This was the elite commander of the entire PTO. He had a power level of 150,000 and above; what could he possibly do against him?
Gritting his teeth, Vegeta strengthened his resolve. He was the prince of Saiyans; he would not back down to some narcissistic soldier! But as much as he wanted Zarbon's blood he knew he was too weak to even pose a threat. His best option would be to run, but that went against everything he believed in.
"Zarbon how bout I make you a deal?"
The azuline being raised a brow.
Grinning madly Vegeta continued. "If you leave now I promise to spare your life when I become ruler of the galaxy."
Vegeta's speech was abruptly interrupted by Zarbon's laughter.
"You offer to spare me? You truly are lost in your delusions. Nothing you offer me can spare your life. You will die by my hands today. As decreed by Frieza, executed by me!"
The usually the loquacious Saiyan was left silenced by the finality of statement. Sighing Vegeta gripped his palms. He had already perceived Zarbon's response before he had heard it, but he didn't expect to be flat out shut down. Now he had to fight Zarbon, there was no way out of it.
"You'll regret dismissing my offer Zarbon. You won't live to regret your decision; you'll die here today."
Zarbon chuckled as he glanced over the prince's facial expression. He lacked his usual arrogance and confidence. Though his words displayed his usual temerity his body langue did not match his words. Descending from the sky Zarbon landed on the island he blasted Vegeta to.
"You and I both know you don't stand a chance against me. I'm an elite commander, my strength and rank is second only to Frieza. I don't need my scouter to tell that your below me. Just concede now and spare me of having to shed your blood on my garments."
Clenching his fist Vegeta growled at the sheer arrogance of Zarbon's statement. His former commander thought not of him, he wasn't even worth his time. How could he, the prince of all Saiyans be undermined like that? Zarbon would pay dearly for his remarks, even if he had a higher power level; he would die!
"Zarbon you seem to be underestimating me. You forget that I was the warrior who single handedly laid waste to twenty plants throughout my career. I'm even more powerful than I was then I was then. My last recorded power level was 67,000!" Vegeta finished his sentence with a cocky grin on his face.
Zarbon sighed and began picking the dirt in between his fingers. "Am I supposed to be impressed? You surpassed your rank but that's still only the power of a Captain. You have miles to go before you can even think about competing with me."
Vegeta growled once more, tightening the grip around his gloves. "I'm tired of your ignescent talking! Prepare to fight and meet your end!"
Zarbon scoffed, giving Vegeta a look of boredom. "Whatever Vegeta let's hurry this up I have things to do. Show me that insignificant strength of yours."
Vegeta grunted as he began powering up. "Let's see how arrogant you are when you face my true strength!"
The ground surrounding Vegeta began trembling in response to Vegeta's rise to decibels. Pillars and rocks crumbled into dust, as the ferocious winds grinded into them. Gargantuan bolts of aurulent lightning descended from the sky, incinerating everything they touched. Vegeta's shouting continued for several seconds much in the same fashion until his power finally climaxed.
"How do you feel about your chances now Zarbon?" Vegeta asked still adoring his cocky grin.
Zarbon replied with a simple shrug. "I told you before I could care less about this fight. Just shut up and attack me already."
Vegeta snarled as he flared his aura. "Your wish is my command."
On the final syllable Vegeta charged, leaping forward from the gravel he was situated on. Cocking his fist back Vegeta prepared to unload it as he arrived. Zarbon meanwhile remained still, all the while maintaining a look of indifference. Vegeta roared with anger as he sprung his fist forward, only to be left in shock as his fist passed through still air.
"You have to do much better than that if you expect to beat me in combat Vegeta." Zarbon's voiced whispered from behind.
Vegeta instantly turned around, only to receive a fist to the face. Reeling back in shock and agony Vegeta dropped his guard. Capitalizing on his opponent's momentary opening, Zarbon proceeded to launch a combo of strikes, punctuated by a strike that sent Vegeta soaring into the sky.
Watching the prince zoom into the atmosphere, Zarbon phased out of sight, reappearing behind the still soaring Saiyan. Smirking as he materialized again, Zarbon proceeded to fire several Ki beams into the prince's back. An assortments of screams and shouts were heard as the blasts tore into Vegeta's back, sending him flying in the opposite direction. After several seconds Vegeta finally landed once more, this time crashing hard into an island.
"If this is what you have to offer me then I'm severely disappointed in you. Get up and fight like the monkey you are!"
Stumbling to his feet Vegeta growled as he met gazes with Zarbon. So far things were not going well. The difference between their power levels was on full display already. Summoning his Ki Vegeta flared his aura once more and raced to the skies to once again engage Zarbon.
Deciding to forgo an outright assault Vegeta fired several Ki beams at point blank range, only to have them slapped away. Chuckling at the dismayed expression on Vegeta's face Zarbon charged forward and struck the prince with gut wrenching knee to stomach.
The air was instantly taken from the prince's lungs, causing him to slump over. Zarbon immediately followed with two rib cracking punches to gut, causing Vegeta to moan out in agony. Backpedalling away Zarbon smirked as he summoned Ki into his palm.
Vegeta could only watch helplessly as Ki began to bubble in the commander's palm. After what seemed like an eternity to Vegeta, Zarbon halted his power up.
Taking a moment to gloat Zarbon paused. "This battle is over already; you can't keep up with me."
Vegeta could only reply in a coarse whisper as his chest hurt too hard to fully formulate full sentences. Vegeta could only watch in horror as Zarbon released the gargantuan amount of Ki he had been storing from his palm. Vegeta's eyes widened further as he realized what attack it was. As a child Vegeta had seen Zarbon use the Ereganto Burasutā to wipe out an entire planet. Seeing the attack once again brought flashbacks of the fear Vegeta felt when he saw it.
"Goodbye Vegeta!"
Those were the lasts words Vegeta heard before a gigantic beam of jacinthe energy overtook his field of vision.
-DBZ-
Krillin and Dende had been flying for what seemed like an eternity. The distances between places on Namek were incredible. On Earth Krillin would have already arrived at the elder's house, but here on Namek they still had miles to go. Sighing, the former monk turned and looked at his companion. Dende seemed to be handling everything well. After watching the death of his entire village you would expect a child to be breaking down and crying, but Dende was different he was calm and collected.
Turning away from Dende, Krillin placed his eyes back on the skies. He really hoped this elder Namek would be able to help them because from the looks of things they didn't stand a chance at all. The opposition against the Earth was incredible. First they had Vegeta who had all but destroyed the Earth when they'd faced him. But now they had a new opponent Frieza, one who was even more powerful than Vegeta if that was even possible.
The odds stacked against them were ridiculous. Krillin was even starting to doubt whether Goku and Chichi would even make a difference against beings so powerful. Compared to these guys Krillin and Gohan were insignificant ants. He really hoped the elder Namekian had some way to help them.
Turning back to Dende Krillin opened his mouth to speak. "How much longer before we finally…!"
Krillin stopped mid-sentence as a massive beam of light overtook the skies. Krillin and Dende immediately dropped out of the skies, stopping to observe the light illuminating the sky.
"W…what is that?"
Krillin ignored Dende's question as he continued peering into the light enveloping the sky. Krillin was almost sure he knew who had caused the attack. Frowning, Krillin attempted to focus on the location of the blast. His eyes jolted open as he realized who it was.
"It's Vegeta. Vegeta's fighting someone….someone who's power level seems really familiar."
Dende could only nod his head in shock; he'd never seen power like this on display.
"Whoever he's fighting has a massive power level, even bigger than his. We need to get out of here immediately we don't know how far the next attack could reach."
Dende nodded as he attempted to compose himself; the invaders sure were powerful.
-DBZ-
Zarbon smirked as he watched the lingering smoke in the air disperse. His attack had wiped out two entire islands; he was sure that blast had killed Vegeta. That attack had enough power to level to a small planet; there was no way he could have survived. He could only shake his head at the arrogance the prince had displayed. Did he really think he could compete with the commander of the entire planet trade organization? His arrogance had always been a crutch even as a child. Frieza would be proud that he'd disposed of trash like him.
Taking one last final look at the destruction he caused, Zarbon took a moment to admire his work. He'd managed to obliterate his surroundings and wipe off two entire land masses from the face of planet. Though we was sure Vegeta was dead he had to make sure; Frieza didn't take well to failure.
Flying down to scene of the destruction Zarbon glanced over the landscape. Nothing was alive as far as his eyes could see. Taking another few minutes to overlook the landscape Zarbon smiled, satisfied with his handiwork.
"You were fool to think you could compare with me Vegeta; enjoy your permanent stay in hell."
-DBZ-
Goku sighed as he wiped the sweat of his brow; his training sessions with Chichi were becoming more intense. He'd never seen Chichi train or fight so hard before, even when she'd trained with Tien. He assumed it was because of the imminent danger they were facing on Namek, but either way Goku couldn't help but be proud of her.
Standing up the WMAT champion walked over to his wife.
"That was another great training session Chichi." Goku said, with a smiling brimming on his face.
The ox's king's daughter replied with a slight frown. "As good as it was Goku I still can't keep up with you; I probably never will be able to."
"Don't say that Chichi with hard work you can…."
Goku was cut off as Chichi waved him into silence.
"You're an alien, your entire race is predisposed for fighting; there's no way I'll ever be able to keep up with you."
Goku frowned as he head Chichi's words. Deep down he knew it was true but he had hoped Chichi would be able to look past that.
"I know Chichi but look at you your one of the most powerful people on Earth."
"What good is being one of the most powerful people on Earth when I can't even protect it from outside invaders?"
Goku paused as he contemplated her rebuttal. What Chichi had said was true, though she was powerful she and the rest of Earth's hero's had been utterly annihilated by Vegeta and Nappa.
"Those guys had years of training and fighting; you haven't."
Chichi's eyebrow rose. "Really? What do you call what I've been doing my entire life then? I guess I've been play fighting then." Chichi said, each word rising in anger.
A bead of sweat formed and rolled down Goku's cheek as he stared at the increasingly angry woman. His last statement had been completely idiotic. Chichi had been training and fighting for entire life, but none of that had prepared her for the Saiyans.
"I worded that last statement wrong, I meant to say those Saiyans have more experience than you."
Chichi's brow furrowed. "Goku stop making excuses for me, those Saiyans just flat out beat my ass! There's no other way to put it; stop trying to sugarcoat it! I don't have the same strength as you and I never will, I'm bound my human limitations!"
Goku could only smile sadly as he faced the woman he loved. Chichi was absolutely correct, humans would never reach the same level of power as Saiyans. Gohan was a perfect example of that. The boy was just five years old and he was nearly as powerful as his mother. In a few short years Goku was sure he'd even surpass him. realizing he couldn't win the argument Goku conceded.
"Your right Chichi, you'll never be as strong as me…." Goku started. "But that doesn't mean you can't try. I have an advantage over you because of my alien background, but through hard work you can reach some semblance of power comparable to mine."
Chichi frowned. "That's not good enough Goku! How am I supposed to help our son if I'm this weak? How am I supposed to help you defeat Vegeta if I'm strong? No matter how much I work you'll always be more powerful than me; I'll never have a chance."
Goku's face scrunched, he'd never known his wife to be a person to give up so easily. In his most trying times Chichi had been the one to give him encouragement, to keep his spirits up. But now here she was defeating herself before the battle even started.
"You can't be my wife….you can't be Chichi."
"What do you mean Goku of course I'm you're…." Chichi began but was cut off.
"My wife never gives into defeat no matter the insurmountable odds. My wife doesn't sit here and complain about her issues, she finds ways to overcome them. My wife is the strongest person I know, not physically but mentally."
Chichi was moved to tears as she heard her husband's impassioned speech. As she heard each word she began to think over what he said. She had never given up or quit before, but here she was wallowing in self-pity. She always found solutions to her problems, and no matter what she never ever quit.
Wiping her tears Chichi starred back into her husband's eyes. "Your completely right Goku; everything you said is true. I never quit I never give up, I always find a way to win. It's just hard for me because I feel like I'm holding you back. No matter how much I train with you or how hard I train with you, I feel as though I'll always be holding you back."
Goku frowned. "Why would you feel like that? You've never held me back."
Chichi sighed as she replied. "You and I both know I'm not strong enough to challenge you in fight. To get stronger you have to challenge yourself and I can't do that for you. I'll never be able to challenge you because I'm human."
Goku growled at the mention of humanity. He had never realized how big of issue this was to Chichi. It made him question if any of his friends felt like this too. Chichi had never felt like until the whole Saiyan fiasco happened. The Saiyans had not only inflicted psychical damage to Chichi but had inflicted mental trauma also. He'd make sure Vegeta paid for his actions.
"Chichi it doesn't have to…..." Goku's statement was halted as a new voice joined into the conversation.
"Maybe I can help you two with that."
Goku and Chichi instantly jumped to their feet, startled by the newfound voice.
"Who are you? show yourself!" Goku shouted as he formed a Ki beam in his hands.
"Sheesh you would think after spending so much time would someone they would recognize you voice, but I guess not."
"King….King Kai?" Goku said as he dropped the Ki beam forming in his hands.
"Of course it's me silly, who else could contact you millions of miles away in space?'
Goku grinned sheepishly as he rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry for not recognizing you, it's been a while after all."
"It's fine Goku, I understand. But how have you been?"
"I've been good King Kai I'm just on my way to Namek as you already know."
"Cough, Cough aren't you forgetting someone Goku?" Chichi said, nudging him in the arm.
Goku chuckled as continued. "Oh yea this is my wife King Kai."
"Your wife? Well it's nice to finally meet you Chichi."
Chichi nodded as she replied. "It's nice to finally meet the infamous Lord of Worlds who trained my husband."
"Oh stop op it your making me blush." King Kai snorted.
"Ok then I'll stop."
"No keep going I was just playing around. I can never get enough compliments."
Goku and Chichi sweat dropped at King Kai's statement.
"Well anyway you said you had something to help us."
"Oh yes I overheard your entire conversation, you both had good points."
A large tick mark appeared on Chichi's face. "So you heard our entire conversation and thought now would be the appropriate time to reveal yourself?"
King Kai shrank as Chichi's head seemingly began to get bigger. "Your wife is really a firecracker, just like you described Goku."
Goku couldn't help but laugh at his sensei's words.
"Well anyway like I was saying I overheard your dilemma and I think I have something that may help."
Goku and Chichi perked up at the mention of assistance form the Kai.
"As you know Tien is a Triclops whose race hails from planet Hesiod. You'll soon be approaching that planet soon. I have some contacts on planet Hesiod that will be able to give you the training so greatly need."
Goku's eyes widened at the Kai's statement. "Really? You'll really be able to get us some training there? That'll be great it'll really help us against Frieza and Vegeta."
"Yes I have plenty of….wait Frieza!"
Goku and Chichi winced at the abrupt rise in decibels from the Kai.
"You mean to tell your going to face Frieza? Whatever you do don't engage Frieza, he's the fiercest and strongest opponent you could ever face!"
Goku reeled back in shock from the fear and worry expressed in King Kai's voice; he'd never seen him like this.
"But why King Kai, why not?"
"I'm not saying this for your safety I'm saying this for the safety of the galaxy!"
"The…the galaxy?" Chichi questioned.
"Yes the galaxy! If you enrage Frieza the entire galaxy will be at risk! Frieza is not to be toyed with Goku!"
A bead of sweat rolled down Goku's forehead. Who was powerful enough to make even King Kai afraid?
"Is that Frieza guy really that powerful?"
"Yes he is; he's even more powerful than me!"
Goku and Chichi's eye bulged at the Kai's worlds. Someone was even more powerful than the ruler of the north galaxy?
"But how's that even possible King Kai you rule the north galaxy, shouldn't you be the most powerful being?"
King Kai sighed. "Unfortunately I'm not, maybe in my younger days I was but not anymore. I've witnessed Frieza's power firsthand. I've seen the destruction he's caused; it's monstrous! I'm not sure of the full extent of his power but the most I've witnessed was beyond one million!"
"One…one…one million!"
Goku and Chichi couldn't believe the number King Kai had just uttered, it was completely Ludacris for any being to be so powerful.
"My maximum power is around one million but I witnessed from Frieza was far beyond that, his strength was gargantuan. If you mess with Frieza not only will you invoke his wrath but you'll also invoke the wrath of the planet trade organization."
"Planet trade organization?"
King Kai frowned. "The planet trade organization is a group ran by Frieza, it's the same group Raditz and Vegeta worked under. The PTO has approximately seventy nine planets under their control."
"79 PLANETS!"
"Yes 79 planets. You would invoke the wrath of Frieza's entire army whose number in the millions. Avoid Frieza at all costs no matter what happens!"
Goku could only shake his head as he saw too stunned to properly articulate himself.
"Avoiding King Kai will be impossible." Chichi said.
"What do you mean?"
"According to the information Bulma sent us Frieza's army is already on Namek scouring for the Dragonballs."
King Kai's brow furrowed. "This is unfortunate news then. It doesn't matter though you must avoid Frieza no matter what!"
"Damn it just when I think we were making ground on Vegeta this Frieza guy comes along and usurps him. We aren't even ready to face Vegeta!" Goku shouted clenching his fist angrily.
"Don't worry Goku I have a way to help you just have to promise me one thing?"
Goku instantly perked up. "What is it?"
"Promise me that you won't fight Frieza if you meet him."
Silence echoed throughout the spaceship as Goku contemplated King Kai's offer. The idea of fighting an opponent who was even more powerful than King Kai made his blood boil. But Goku also realized he had more at stake than just that.
Finally after several seconds Goku spoke up. "I agree King Kai I won't fight Frieza."
"Good. Now as I was saying I have contacts on the planet Hesiod, they should be able to help you guys out."
Chichi raised an eyebrow in questioning. "What can they do for us that we can't already do?"
King Kai chuckled at her doubt. "(#1) The Triclops are some of the most powerful warriors in this galaxy. In my younger days I received training from them. If anyone can help you on so short a notice it's them."
Goku's eyes lit up at the thought of training with the people who had taught King Kai.
"Wow they must be incredibly powerful if they trained you huh?"
"Trust me Goku, they are and much more."
"Alright it's settled then we'll go for training there." Chichi added.
"Good. Now before I go I have one last surprise."
"What is it King Kai?"
Goku received his answer as a familiar voice spoke up
"How are you doing Goku it's good to finally hear from you again."
"Tien is that you? I haven't heard from you since I checked in at King Yemma's desk."
The Triclops chuckled at his friend's enthusiasm. "it's been awhile. Me and the others made it up snake way to King Kai's planet; he's going to train us."
"That's great Tien! How's everybody doing?"
"Well why don't you ask them yourself?"
An assortment of voices was heard as Piccolo and the Earthlings latched on to King Kai's back and began speaking.
"Hi Goku and Chichi!" they all said in unison.
Chichi's eyes watered as she heard Chiaotzu's voice, remembering the sacrifice he had made on Earth.
"It's…it's… so great to hear from you all again." Chichi mumbled between sobs.
"It's great to hear from you too Chichi." Chiaotzu replied.
"How are you guys doing up there?"
"We're doing great we're about to get started on our training." Yamcha added in.
"Oh Yamcha it's been far too long."
"I know Chichi it's been a while." Yamcha said brimming with a smile.
"Is Piccolo up there too?" Goku asked.
The Namekian grunted. "I'm here Goku I don't have much to say except get the Dragonballs and wish me back."
Sobbing was heard as Chichi spoke to Piccolo. "I still remember your sacrifice for Gohan Piccolo. If there's anything you ever need you've got it."
Piccolo snorted, attempting to keep an expression of indifference. "Don't get sentimental on me now woman. But speaking of the runt; how's he doing?"
Chichi's expression darkened at the mention of her son's situation on Namek. "He's trapped on Namek with those guys King Kai mentioned."
Piccolo's grip around King Kai's shoulder tightened as he heard the news. His pupil was stuck on a planet with Vegeta and another warrior even more powerful than King Kai.
"Make sure you bring him back for me Goku. I don't know what I'll do if I find out something's happened to the boy."
Goku and Chichi could only smile at the worry shown in Piccolo's voice. He had come a long way from his days of wanting to conquer the world.
"I'll make sure to; nothing's going to happened to him on my watch."
Piccolo grunted. "Make sure it doesn't, if something does I'm going to come after you."
Goku smiled sheepishly as he rubbed the back of his head, knowing fully well that Piccolo intended to do exactly as he said.
"Can I talk to Tien again; I have something to ask him."
"I'm right here Goku ask me your question."
"Well since I'll be heading to your home planet is there anything you want me to do for you while I'm there?"
Tien's eyes bulged. "My…my…my home planet?"
"Hasn't King Kai told you guys anything? Well anyways were heading to your planet for some much needed training. King Kai said were going to see the people who trained him."
"That's amazing! You guys are going to see the people who trained King Kai? I have a lot of questions for the people on Hesiod but that would be an entirely different matter. I'll just have to visit there when I'm wished back to life."
Goku nodded in understanding. "Alright then. Make sure you train hard with King Kai, his training methods may seem crazy but they work."
Everyone, even Piccolo shared a laugh.
"Alright then Goku I have to go contact the Triclops and tell them your arriving. I'll keep in touch with you."
"Alright King Kai I'll talk to you later."
"Bye Goku and Chichi!" The warriors on King Kai's planet shouted.
"Bye everyone hope to talk to you soon." Goku and Chichi shouted in unison.
With those finals words the transmission from King Kai was cut off.
"Chichi do you know where Hesiod is?"
The Ox King's daughter sweat dropped; it was going to be a long day.
-DBZ-
"Nori calm down this isn't you; Look at what you've become!"
A great beast roared as it fired a beam from its mouth obliterating everything in sight.
"You have to leave him lettuce he's gone blind to his rage nothing can stop him now!"
The woman in question turned and shouted back at the man. "I can't leave him; I love him Kale he is my one true love!"
"Lettuce look out!"
A fervid white light overtook the landscape.
"Gohan."
The demi-Saiyan remained motionless.
"Gohan."
Bulma tugged once more, attempting to wake up the Halfling, but to no avail.
"Gohan!"
The demi-Saiyan instantly awoke, hands placed in a fighting position.
"You did it again; you were having another nightmare, just like you did on the ship."
Gohan frowned; he had been having these nightmares occur frequently. "I don't know what's been happening to me while I sleep but I've having these nightmares….no visions of some kind that seem to involve people that seem very familiar."
Bulma frowned as she observed Gohan's expression, it was clear he was very distraught over this. Sitting down by his side the lavender haired woman attempted to comfort the boy.
"Can you tell me what these nightmares are like?"
Gohan's face scrunched as he recalled them. "(#2) The one I just had was about some giant beast, whose name I think was Nori. There was some lady named Lettuce who was attempting to calm him down but to no avail. There was also this other person, Kale I think it was who was trying to get the Lettuce lady to leave."
Bulma's eyebrows rose; that was one descriptive dream. "Is there anything more that you can tell me?
'I think…I think they were Saiyans."
"What!?"
Bulma's face voice rose at the mention of Saiyans.
"Yea I think they were Saiyans. They all had tails and the beast looked like an Oozaru."
Bulma's voice calmed as she attempted to piece things together. "Are you sure they were Saiyans? I mean there could be other alien races out there with tales that look like giant gorillas."
Gohan shook his head. "No. I'm sure they were Saiyans; I can feel it in my gut. The planet they were fighting on felt…felt like home."
Bulma's eyes bulged at the mention of the Saiyan home world. "Are…are you sure? Because according to Raditz the Saiyan home world was destroyed several years ago by a comet or something like that."
It was Gohan's turn to frown as he attempted to digest the information. "I don't know…..I don't know about any of this. This is all so strange, I'm having dreams about places and things I've never seen before. I just want them to stop."
Bulma smiled sadly as she wrapped her arms around Gohan. Though he was one of the most powerful people she knew, he was only still a child.
"It's okay Gohan we'll figure this out together; everything will be okay.' Bulma whispered in to Gohan's ear.
After several minutes of embracing the pair finally broke apart.
"Thanks Bulma I needed that."
The capsule corps heiress replied with a smile. "Anytime Gohan…anytime."
Gohan reciprocated her smile and stood up.
"Do you want to take a walk is getting kind of stuffy in here."
Bulma nodded and followed the demi-Saiyan to the door.
-DBZ-
Krillin squinted as he landed on a large rock. Standing before Dende and Krillin's eyes was the elder Namekian's home. The house was massive in its own right, far surpassing any other architecture Krillin had seen on Namek.
"So how are we supposed to enter this…?"
Krillin's sentence was halted as he quickly received his answer in the form of a door opening. Krillin and Dende watched in awe as a huge Namekian stepped forth from the door.
"Boy am I glad to see you nail I was worried something might have happened to you."
The Namekian in question replied without showing an ounce of emotion. "It's good to see you too Dende. Guru has been expecting you and your friend for a while now; please follow me."
Krillin and Dende did as they were told and followed Nail back to the door. Once inside the trio stepped on a platform that began to rise like an elevator. Once at the top, Nail brought the pair in front of a large throne room.
"Master here is Dende and his Earth friend as you ordered."
Krillin could only stare in awe as his eyes caught sight of the elder Namekian; he was huge! He was easily the biggest Namekian Krillin had ever seen, surpassing even Nail who stood in front of them.
"Thank you for taking care of young Dende, is there anything I can do to repay you for your kindness?"
Krillin shrugged sheepishly. "Thank you but no. I know you're a very busy ruler and I wouldn't want to impose."
Silence echoed throughout the room before the elder Namekian spoke again.
"Because of that cursed Frieza nearly all my people were destroyed by him and his people. From what I can gather what he's after is the Dragonballs."
Krillin nodded. "Yes. Correct me if I'm wrong but Frieza's men will be back to get the Dragonballs."
"So you two are after the Dragonballs?"
"Yes but for different purposes. I wish to use them to resurrect my deceased friends."
"And when those friends are resurrected they will help us rid the planet of Frieza and his men." Dende chirped in.
"How do you know about the Dragonballs?" Guru asked Krillin.
"Because we have them on Earth."
Guru's fingers twitched as he attempted to sit up. "How can that be?"
"Because at one time there was a great crisis here on your planet and one Namek escaped and went to Earth. It took a while but when he finally landed he decided to create the Dragonballs."
"Ah yes the child of Katas I'm surprised to here he made it to Earth safely. He was from the Dragon clan and had the ability to make Dragonballs."
"But sadly he was sent to the afterlife by a Saiyan named Vegeta."
Guru stiffened at the mention of Saiyans. "Saiyans, I for one detest them. I feel that they are things you don't quite understand."
Krillin's brows rose. 'What do you mean?"
"If you would be so kind as to step over here I would show you."
Krillin did as he was told and walked forward, allowing the grand elder to place his hand on his head. Multiple images flashed through Krillin's mind as Guru peered into it. After several moments he stopped.
"A tragic case of genius gone to waste. It was your classic case of good vs. evil with both sides coming to a draw. Such a sad sad story."
Krillin starred awe. "What a story."
"I got a good feeling from you. Your intentions are true and your courage is strong." Guru began. "that is why with great pleasure I give you this."
Guru finished his sentence by grabbing the Dragonball seated above his throne and handing it to Krillin.
"I…I…I don't know what to say. Thank you grand elder!"
"I can't tell you how grateful we are great elder." Dende added with enthusiasm.
"That's one down six more to go." Krillin said as he looked at his reflection in the ball.
"Let's hope we have enough time to collect them all."
A look of confusion crossed Dende's and Krillin's faces.
"What do you mean great elder?"
"I'm afraid I only have a few days left before I die. You must collect all seven Dragonballs before I pass away. However if this can't be accomplished the Dragonballs will vanish."
Krillin frowned. "So I somehow have to get all seven balls before you pass to stop Frieza and Vegeta? I guess I better get to it."
Guru smiled. "With that attitude I'm sure you will. You're a powerful warrior but you have a lot of power hidden within you. Allow me to awaken them for you."
Krillin blinked in confusion as he walked back over to the elder Namekian.
"I don't have any special powers; if I did I'd have a head full of hair." Krillin said as he chuckled.
The grand elder placed his hand on Krillin's forehead and began focusing. A fervid white aura surrounded Krillin's body as the grand elder continued to focus. The former monk's jaw was left hanging as he felt newfound power surge through his veins. It was unbelievable how much power was flowing through him. finally after what felt like an eternity the grand elder stopped, panting for breath.
"There I've awakened your some of your sleeping power. You have a lot of hidden reserves; I couldn't access them all but I did what I could."
"Thank you great elder; my body feels amazing! I know I can take on Vegeta know. Nothing can stop me!"
Krillin began jumping up and down; attempting to test out his newfound abilities. After several seconds of bouncing around he finally calmed down.
"Grand elder can you unlock anybody's power?"
The elder Namekian shook his head. 'Yes I can."
"I was wondering if you would release the special power of a friend of mine."
"Bring him to me and I'll see what I can do."
Krillin smiled and turned to take off but stopped himself. "What should I do with the Dragonball?"
Guru smiled. "I'm sure that with your new found abilities you'll be more than able to protect yourself against anything that may come your way."
Krillin nodded. "Okay. Dende you stay here while I go get Gohan."
The little Namekian nodded. "Okay."
"I'll see you guys soon."
Krillin prepared to leave but was halted by an arm on his shoulder.
"If you don't mind I'd like to go with you Earthling."
Krillin blinked and nodded his head. "Okay you can come; the more the merrier."
Nail remained still, turning to face Dende. "Will you watch the elder for me while I'm gone?"
Dende's face flushed, he had never been charged with such a large responsibility before. "I'll…I'll do it, I'll watch him for you."
Nail smiled at the youngling before turning back to Krillin. "Alright then let's go."
-DBZ-
"That…that…fool! Did he really think he could kill me so easily? I am the prince of all Saiyans I will not be killed by such an unworthy opponent! I'll kill that blue bastard if it's the last thing I do!"
Vegeta struggled to his feet as he crawled out of a lake. Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined Zarbon would be so powerful. He had at least expected to damage Zarbon a little, but instead it was him who was sporting all the bruise marks from their encounter. His body hadn't felt this badly since….since he had Goku!
Several of his bones felt cracked or broken. His armor was completely shredded. He sported a large hole in his armor from where the blast had landed. On top of all of this he was bleeding profusely.
Grabbing the gravel, the prince pulled himself up. He would not allow himself to die here, to die alone on some forsaken insignificant planet. No! he would kill Zarbon he would make sure his blood was sprayed across the battlefield when he was done with him. He would feel the wrath of the last true Saiyan.
"After I get those Dragonballs I'll get you Frieza! The entire galaxy will be mine!" with those final words the prince passed out from exhaustion.
-DBZ-
"Lord Frieza I've eliminated Vegeta."
The being on the screen raised a brow at the claim.
"Really Zarbon? Where did you encounter Vegeta? I thought I told those fools on planet 79 to eliminate him." Frieza said slamming his fist on the table.
"No sir he managed to escape from Frieza planet 79, killing several soldiers along the way."
Frieza's face twisted into a frown. "Why was I not informed of this? I'll make sure everyone on that base dies."
Zarbon eye's bulged. "Lord Frieza don't you think that's a bit extreme? We have several thousand soldiers situated on that base not to mention the amount of doctors there too."
Frieza wagged his tail. "what would you have me do then Zarbon?" His name was uttered with disgust. "I cannot allow those under my command to think failure is acceptable."
"I understand Lord Frieza, but I think you should only punish those responsible for the failure."
Frieza's eyebrow rose. "Since when did you become the one giving orders Zarbon?"
Zarbon gulped, it was dangerous talking to Frieza when he was in an angry mood.
"Forgive Lord Frieza I did not mean to speak out of place, I simply giving you a suggestion."
The galactic overlord snorted. "Consider it pardoned but do not do it again."
Zarbon immediately nodded.
"So how has the search for the Dragonballs been going Zarbon?"
"It's been going great Lord Frieza; we've managed to collect five of the Dragonballs already."
Frieza's tail wagged. "Five you say? What about the other two?"
Zarbon looked down. 'We're working on those."
"You're working you say? Well you'd better have all of them collected by the time of my arrival otherwise you know what will happen."
Zarbon gulped as a bead of sweat rolled down his cheek. Frieza would not accept failure on this mission. If he failed it would be the end of his life.
"Just give you all added incentive I called in the Ginyu force."
Zarbon nearly choked on his spit. "The Ginyu force? But Lord Frieza there's no reason to call them in; we have everything under control."
Frieza flashed a wicked smirk. "Oh I know I just want to really make sure everything's going good on Namek. If Vegeta could arrive on Namek unnoticed who knows what else is there?"
Zarbon mentally growled, the inclusion of the Ginyu force would bring more trouble than they already had. The Ginyu force would surely cause excessive trouble.
"I understand completely Lord Frieza I shall be awaiting their arrival."
Frieza smiled. "Good. I expect everything to be in order for my arrival. That will be all for this transmission you are free to go commander."
The transmission promptly cut off, leaving Zarbon standing alone in the middle of the tech room. It was a good thing he hadn't told Frieza about those people who had rescued the Namekian child. Frieza was have surely been furious if he had found out.
I need to assemble these Dragonballs quickly before Lord Frieza arrives. If they aren't assembled when he arrives, we're all doomed!
Zarbon turned and faced the soldier standing by the door.
"Soldier contact Dodoria tell him I need to speak to him immediately."
-DBZ-
Krillin laughed to himself as he soared through the skies, never in his life had he felt so powerful. Flying felt so effortless; he actually felt as if he was a part of the skies. Krillin was easily zooming past the speed of sounding, possibly nearing the speed of light.
Peeking through his peripheral, Krillin noticed Nail was easily keeping up with him, not even managing to break a sweat. Turning his eyes back to the skies Krillin questioned how powerful Nail was. When he'd first arrived at Guru's house he'd immediately sensed his massive powerful, but he had felt the same energy from several other Namekians. But Krillin couldn't shake the feeling that there was something hidden beyond what he was sensing, something that was much larger.
"How much further to until we arrive Earthling?'
"I'd estimate another ten minutes at this speed."
Nail nodded and returned to his silence.
Krillin shrugged and returned to his thoughts. Gohan would be shocked at the power he had. He couldn't wait to rub his growth in Bulma's face. I can just picture it now, her shocked expression and her jealousy it'll be great. I'll make sure to blast off in her…..."
Krillin's musings were halted as a Ki beam sliced through the air, nearly hitting him. Leaning back in the nick of time, the former monk managed to avoid being hit.
"Who…who was that?"
Krillin soon received his answer as Dodoria appeared in the sky.
"Well look what I've got here." He said with a smirk. "Not only do I have the twerp that attacked me but I also have a Dragonball."
Krillin gulped as he saw the pink being, flashing back to memories of the power he'd displayed in Dende's village.
"Why don't you just hand that ball over to me and I might let you live."
Krillin's arms snuggled closer to ball in question, giving Dodoria the answer he'd wanted.
"I'll take that as a no then? It's quite unwise of you to reject my offer, especially after you've seen what I can do. It doesn't matter though I 'll just pry the ball from your dead cold fingers." Dodoria said, finishing with wicked smirk.
Strengthening his resolve Krillin stepped forward. "I'm stronger now, you won't be me!"
Dodoria burst out into laughter. "Oh please after I'm done with you I'll kill that Namekian over there."
Krillin had completely forgot he was traveling with Nail; he'd been silent throughout his entire conversation with Dodoria.
"Your one of the soldiers that has been killing my people?" Nail asked, finally speaking up.
"Yes I am. I've slaughtered several of your brethren, there all pathetic you know. Not a single one put up a good fight. You should have seen the last village I came from; I left piles and piles of your brothers lying dead on the floor."
Nail remained quest throughout Dodoria's speech until he could no longer control himself. Hearing his brothers, his family, talked about in such a manner was sickening. But to top it all off, it was the obese pink monster that stood before him that was doing it; he would pay!
"Earthling I suggest you go ahead and get your friends. I will dispose of the trash before me."
Krillin opened his mouth to protest but stopped himself as he saw the look on Nail's face; he wasn't messing around. Taking one final look at the two of them, Krillin proceeded to fly off. He got several feet away until he was halted by Dodoria's appearance.
"Where do you think you're going? I can't let you leave with that ball in hand."
Dodoria reached out to grab the ball from Krillin's hands but was stopped by Nail. The Namekian grabbed Dodoria's hand and flung it, sending him flying several feet away.
"Leave now! I don't know how much longer I'll be able to contain myself!"
Krillin gulped and shook his head; the finality in the statement was not to be questioned. The former monk instantly flew off, leaving behind a streaking azure aura. Returning his focus back to the task at hand, Nail located Dodoria. Flying down to his pink foe, who was no growling at the events that had taken place, he glared into his eyes.
"Why don't you show me that strength that you used to kill my brothers?" Nail said, anger burgeoning with every syllable.
The pink being simply smirked. "I'd be glad to."
"Down there on that island, that is where you will die." Nail said, pointing to an island below them.
"Such strong words Namekian, I'll enjoy shoving them back down your throat."
The pair proceeded to descended to the island below, landing on adjacent sides of the coast.
"Show me that power you've been boasting to me about."
Nail proceeded to remove his turban. "Gladly."
With those that final word the sky proceeded to darken.
-DBZ-
"You are now arriving on planet Hesiod."
Goku and Chichi both turned at the sound of the computer's voice.
"Do you think we should take anything?"
Goku shrugged. "I don't know…. I don't even know what to expect. I just hope King Kai's words about the training here are true."
Chichi nodded. "I hope so too because we need all the training we can get."
"The door hatch is now open"
Goku and Chichi took one final look at each other before stepping outside.
To be continued….
A/N: There's chapter 23 I hope it was to your liking. The fight between Zarbon and Vegeta was anticlimactic, with Vegeta being defeated with one blast. In this story Vegeta isn't even half as powerful as Zarbon, that's the reasoning behind that. Drawing the fight out would have been pointless because it would have ended in the same results. But don't worry Zarbon and Vegeta will fight again, just like in canon.
Next chapter will be the fight between Dodoria and Nail. I'm trying to make it good because I feel I haven't written a good fight in a while. I surprised myself with how fast I updated this story. I was really just bored with nothing to do, so I just updated again. I hope the power increased Krillin got doesn't seem too large.
Gohan's power increase will be huge too, probably even bigger. Next chapter I also get to finally reveal more info about Tien, his race, and his planet; I can't wait!
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Till Next Time JA Ne…..
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Dragon Ball AF: The Alpha Tour Saga By JTX1000
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Chapter Notes:
(#1): I had been struggling with a way for Goku and Chichi to train to be ready for Vegeta and whatever else may come at them with Namek until I came up with this idea. The training with the Triclops will take place in the next chapter.
(#2): Gohan's visions will play a MAJOR role in the story they pertain to a lot of ancient history, which I can't reveal yet. The visions and dreams will expand more as the story progresses.
Technique List:
Ereganto Burasutā: "Elegant Blaster" The attack Zarbon used on Vegeta
Power Levels:
Gohan: 4,900
Krillin: 5,300
Krillin (Power unlock): 80,000 (Big increase I know)
Bulma: 50
Vegeta: 67,000
Chichi: 5,000
Goku: 29,000
Piccolo: 7,500
Yamcha: 5,000
Tien: 6,500
Chiaotzu: 5,000
King Kai: 700,000
Zarbon: 150,000
Dodoria: 150,000
Dende: 100
Frieza: 530,000
Nail: 230,000