The Saiyan of Namek

Chapter 28: Reunions

Raijin merely observed as Vegeta scoffed at Raijin's new-found form as a constant Super Saiyan, marching past; the right shoulder of Vegeta bashed Raijin's left shoulder out of his way as he marched back into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, only this time he was entering alone.

"What has happened in our absence?" Piccolo asked; bowing graciously to Mr Popo; who'd presented Piccolo and Raijin with clean sets of clothes.

Raijin made the same appreciative bow towards Mr Popo as he accepted the clean while Namekian Gi.

"A lot actually; Cell invaded the ZTV Studio and announced to a worldwide audience that he would be hosting a tournament he calls and get this… The Cell Games, also Bulma has been repairing Android 16 so he'll fight on our side; she's also been monitoring Cooler's Ship and it'll arrive the same day as The Cell Games" Krillin explained; making various hand gestures in his apparent sense of panic.

"I objected to Android 16 being repaired; but I cannot deny the Android could be helpful" Future-Trunks muttered; casting a glare over in the direction of Krillin.

Raijin thought it over for a moment; figuring that Android 16 must want to fight alongside the Z Fighters if he was able to sway Krillin; "Alright; I'm going to Capsule Corp, anyone else coming?".

Everyone stood silent; no one wanting to make that trip; or to come between Raijin and Bulma, then a single voice broke out amongst the group; "I'll come; I need to go to Goku's place anyhow" that steadfast voice belonged to Krillin.

"Alright; I'll see you all later" Raijin smiled and waved to them all; not bothering to wait for anyone else to speak up and placing a hand on Krillin's shoulder as the two kicked off the tiled floors of The Lookout and flew off into the distance.

During the flight Krillin was quiet up until the skyline of West City entered their field of view; "There is one more thing… there is this guy saying he will defeat Cell; his name is Hercule Satan or Mr Satan for short"

Raijin looked back to Krillin; he knew that name, Raijin had seen Hercule Satan in multiple magazines; he was supposed to be the Earth's Strongest Man and the current Martial Arts Champion; when even Yamcha could take that blowhard down.

"It doesn't matter, right now our only concerns are Perfect Cell and Cooler" Raijin dismissed the very idea of Mr Satan competing in The Cell Games; his mind was solely on seeing his partner and son.

Raijin and Krillin came to a landing right outside Bulma's Lab back at Capsule Corp; running inside and finding Bulma and Doctor Briefs examining an x-ray projection of Android 16's Left Chest Plate.

"Bulma…" Raijin muttered; having not seen his partner in what felt like a year when it had only been a day.

Bulma turned away from the projection upon hearing her name; the mere sight of Raijin brought tears to her eyes, breaking into a sprint; running into Raijin's arms and the two shared a loving embrace.

"Ah, Raijin my boy" Doctor Briefs smiled as he slowly walked over; "So happy to see you're alive and well after your scuffles with that beastly Cell and your difficult training with Piccolo, I trust the results are fruitful?".

Raijin smiled as he met locked eyes with Doctor Briefs; the two always got along with each other, "Yes; I am much stronger now; but I'm not sure if it'll be enough to defeat Cell or Cooler".

"Oh hush; this isn't the time for discussing those two; we have a problem" Bulma exclaimed; returning to the x-ray projection of Android 16; the image displayed a cylindrical device adorned with the Red Ribbon Army logo, a bomb.

"Is that what I think it is?" stuttered Krillin; taking a step backwards at the mere sight of the projection.

"Yes; it has enough explosive power to level an entire city, Doctor Gero must have planted bombs in all The Androids as a fail-safe or a last-ditch effort to kill Goku" Bulma explained; reading off an holographic read-out of the scan she ran on the explosive device.

"Indeed; but the question is… what to do with this bomb?" Doctor Briefs hypothesized, a cigarette burning between his moustached lips as he turned his gaze to the sleep-mode Android 16 who laid on an operating table; his green armour removed and only in his form-fitting black bodysuit.

"Remove the bomb" Raijin spoke; breaking a long moment of silence, "remove the bomb from his body; he was built to kill Goku right? He might use this bomb at the very moment he see's Goku at The Cell Games" Raijin explained; Bulma and Doctor Briefs nodding in agreement with everything Raijin said, while Krillin just gave a look of concern towards the sleeping Android.

Bulma and Doctor Briefs immediately got to work removing the Bomb; Raijin and Krillin both left the Lab with the intention of leaving the experts do the incredibly difficult task of defusing and removing an explosive device.

"What are you going to do now?" Raijin asked Krillin; crossing his arms as he leant against the outer-wall of the Lab; turning his eyes on the bright blue sky.

"I'm going to be heading to Goku's House; try to get any details about his plan; and its also Gohan's Birthday in a few days" Krillin spoke; his voice hinted with concern for Bulma.

Raijin had forgotten Gohan's birthday; he'd have to find a present for the kid, "Thanks Krillin; I'll see you later" with those words said he watched as Krillin flew off into the distance; leaving only a white trail in the clouds.

Raijin walked back to the Briefs Family Apartment; finding it empty; not even a single sight of Mrs Briefs to be found; shrugging at her absence; changing out of his white gi and into a fresh pair of stonewash jeans, a pair of white trainers and a fresh t-shirt bearing the Capsule Corp Logo.

Sitting down with a can of soda; taking in a deep breath as Raijin finally got a chance to relax; switching on the television and switching to a news network to see what had been happening in the world; what was being reported.

The glasses-wearing Newscaster spoke to a broadcast camera during a live-news broadcast, in the background; multiple tanks, soldier transports and artillery trunks charged through the rocky wastelands.

The Newscaster spoke into a microphone; "As you can see behind me; Earth's entire military has banded together and formed a plan to eradicate the terrifying monster known as Perfect Cell, we at ZTV will bring you the entire assault live as it takes place".

Raijin stood to his feet; almost dropping his soda to the floor, setting the can down onto a coffee table; his aura beginning to flare up around his body, stepping out onto the balcony; sensing the terrifyingly strong energy of Perfect Cell; Raijin's launch off the balcony nearly blew the patio table and chairs into the air along with him as he flew off to stop the Army.

Flying at high-speed Raijin was able to arrive at the Cell Games Arena within moments; finding destroyed tanks; wrecked vehicles and warped metal gun barrels amongst only a few survivors from Perfect Cell's eradication of the Army, spotting Perfect Cell standing with crossed arms inside his Arena; a smug smile on his jawline as he stared up at Raijin.

"Well… its been a while" Cell spoke; uncrossing his arms, his pink eyes staring directly at Raijin as he flew down and landed within the Arena's perfectly tiled floor.

Raijin looked around the Arena; the perfectly tiled floors reminded him of The Lookout, in each one of the four corners stood a tall fifteen foot tall spire; "Quite the impressive Arena you have built… it'll be a shame to destroy it" Raijin commented; his eyes gazing directly at Cell's smug expression.

Raijin didn't realise it, but The Newscaster and a Cameraman were filming the exchange between Raijin and Perfect Cell, though Cell did not care whether The Newscast Team lived or not.

"I know about the strong energy coming towards the planet… it'll be a shame if whoever that is causes one or some of you Z Fighters to not come to my tournament" Perfect Cell mentioned; his smug expression never leaving his face.

Raijin simply glared at Perfect Cell, standing silently; his own body radiating with his golden aura.

Perfect Cell tilted his head back; looking down his nose at Raijin, "perhaps you do not wish to wait until the fated day that my Cell Games are to take place… perhaps you would like to fight me now?" Cell's voice full of confidence; clearly undermining Raijin's new powers.

Raijin's field of view narrowed, taking a step forwards; and another step, his right hand curled into a fist to prepare his first strike; aiming for Perfect Cell's perfect facial features, then a hand grabbed Raijin's left shoulder; stopping him from making a reckless attack.

Raijin turned around with a startled look; becoming face-to-face with none other than Goku.

Goku's friendly smile gave Raijin a sense of comfort; his right hand uncurled, watching as Goku approached Perfect Cell in his place.

"Well, who do we have here… the famous Goku, how kind of you to come here; though you are rather early!" Perfect Cell gloated; his smug smile changed to a gleeful grin; his pink eyes glittering with excitement for the chance to fight Goku.

Goku took a long look at Perfect Cell; his mouth cracking into an excited grin too, "Oh, we'll have our fight soon enough; but right now I'm just here for my friend" Goku's voice was calm and confident; his right hand grasping onto Raijin's left shoulder; Goku making the gesture for Instant Transmission.

"NO! we shall fight now!" Perfect Cell shouted; his black wings spreading out from his back; charging forward at blinding speeds; bringing his right fist back to slug Goku; but Goku and Raijin vanished on the spot leaving Perfect Cell standing alone in his Arena.

Raijin found himself back on The Lookout; Piccolo, Future-Trunks and Tien all standing stunned by their sudden appearance; Goku turning and giving Raijin a serious look.

"What were you doing? You put yourself in serious risk" Goku spoke; his voice firm and resolute, "What would we have done if Cell killed you; we need you".

"You went and faced Perfect Cell? Not even I or my Father could so much as put a dent in him!" Future-Trunks spread his arms as he spoke; his face bore a look of anguish as he thought of how badly matters might turn out; praying that it would not repeat what transpired in his own Timeline.

Raijin grit his teeth; realising that Goku and Future-Trunks were right; Cell could have killed him if they'd fought there and then, and they had no Dragon Balls to use to bring everyone back to life, "You're right Goku, without Dragon Balls… I was just throwing my life away".

Raijin realised what they needed; they needed New Dragon Balls, "Goku, we need some new Dragon Balls; Piccolo can't create them as he's from The Warrior Clan; we need a Namekian from The Dragon Clan!".

Piccolo tilted his head as Raijin explained; knowing that Raijin would know all this as he grew up on Namek; and he would have the best chance of convincing a Namekian to come back to Earth, "Goku, you need to go to New Namek; and take Raijin with you, it'll be a good idea to see King Kai first too" Piccolo spoke, he grinned as he made eye contact with Raijin; giving him a sign of his trust with a simple nod.

Tien held an expression of newfound hope as he listened in on the conversation, while Mr Popo looked excited to have a new Guardian to take residence at The Lookout with him.

Future-Trunks stood wordlessly; wondering if making a new set of Dragon Balls would really be that easy.

Goku smiled widely as he grabbed a hold of Raijin's shoulder again as they teleported with Instant Transmission.

Raijin found himself on a tiny green planet; surrounded by huge puffy yellow clouds, a dome shaped house sat on the apex of the little planet; Raijin watched Goku approach and wake up a sleeping blue man in long black robes.

"Hi King Kai!" Goku patted the blue man on the shoulders, his tone of voice overly friendly towards the divine being.

"Oh, uhh… Goku; did you die again?" King Kai asked; looking to Goku through a small pair of sunglasses; clearly checking Goku for a halo.

"No, I'm not dead; my friend and I came here because we need some directions" Goku said gleefully; gesturing to Raijin who was admiring the view of Snake Way from the surface of King Kai's Planet.

"Oh, isn't he that Saiyan who fought beside you and everyone else back on Namek against Frieza?" King Kai asked; trying to recall who Raijin was and why Goku seemed to trust him so much.

"Yeah; that's him!" Goku smiled widely; gesturing over to Raijin, both of them in a Constant Super Saiyan State.

"Ok, so what directions are you looking for?" King Kai enquired; his voice hinting with excitement to find out Goku's and Raijin's Plan.

"Well, we need to find New Namek" Raijin cut in; running up beside Goku, an excited look in his eyes.

King Kai stared at Raijin for a long moment, examining him; looking deep into him as if King Kai was seeing his potential, "Ok then, I'll show you the way to New Namek" King Kai spoke up; a wide smiled forming on his blue face.

King Kai's long antennae moved and adjusted as the divine being concentrated on the task at hand; after a minute a jolt of electricity passed between King Kai's antennae, "I found it; just teleport in that direction, and Goku… mind your manners around The Namekian's" King Kai pointing in the direction they needed to go in, smiling as he watched Goku and Raijin teleport to their destination.

The pristine view brought Raijin to his knees; the rolling fields of blue grass, the high trees, the white houses with green glass windows, the oceans of glittering green water and the green midday sky; it was a whole new Planet Namek.

One by one The Namekian's ventured out from their houses; each and every one looking to Goku and Raijin with a look of suspicion, the unmistakable High Elder Moori stepped though the group of Namekian's, a staff in hand as he spoke in a harsh tone of voice; "State your business here; are you friend or foe?".

Raijin realised that it had been four years since The Namekian's had left Earth for New Namek and he was in a Constant Super Saiyan Form, he would have to reveal who he was; "Goku… let me handle this" Raijin raised his hand to Goku, indicating that he'd handle the introductions.

Goku gave a brief nod as many of The Namekian's gasped at the mention of Goku's name.

Raijin stepped forwards; his hands open, "High Elder Moori; I have returned to the Namekian People with a humble request" Raijin gave a friendly smile; watching as Moori began to realise who he is.

"RAIJIN!" Elder Moori shouted with glee; raising his arms as he laughed; every Namekian present roared with cheers as Raijin had come to New Namek.

"Raijin! how good to see you again, and you come to us with a request? Sad that this is not a simple friendly visit" Moori asked; his hand grasping a hold of Raijin's; the pair shaking hands as they exchanged smiles and laughter.

Raijin couldn't help but smile as he was patted on the back by all his past friends; Tsumuri, Cargo, Maima and Katas, many Namekian Children he didn't know kept pulling on his hands; "Well; it's a long story".

Elder Moori simply kept smiling to Raijin; observing the new children meet the man they'd only heard of in stories, "We have plenty of time; my friend" Moori spoke slowly and calmly.

Raijin took a deep breath as he began to speak of why He and Goku have come to New Namek, "Our Guardian; Kami, had united with Piccolo… he's the Namek that Nail united with; and with Kami's disappearance, Earth's Dragon Balls have become nothing but useless stones; Goku and I came here in hopes that a Namekian will come back with us to take the mantle of Earth's Guardian and create a new set of Dragon Balls to reverse all the damage done by a new Evil threatening all life back on Earth".

Goku smiled and nodded; impressed with how well Raijin had explained their situation back on Earth.

"Well… you ask a high price Raijin; fortunately that is one of us here that would love to go back to Earth, and he has studied Dragon Balls extensively" High Elder Moori spoke; his tone low and disapproving at first but quickly rising to his normal happy tone at the mention of someone willing to go back to Earth, "Dende, come here my boy".

Raijin couldn't help but smile as he saw Dende emerge from the crowd; dropping to his knee's in greeting of the young boy, "Dende; you've grown".

Dende gave a bright smile in reaction to seeing his friend once again; "Thank you; will I see Gohan, Krillin and Piccolo again?" Dende gave a very hopeful look.

"Yes, you will; and many more new friends as well" Raijin smiled, taking Dende's hand into his own, as Goku placed his hand on Raijin's shoulder and speaking in a surprised tone "Well done Raijin, expertly handled".

"Thank you High Elder Moori; you've helped us save Earth in more ways that any of us know" Raijin felt a tear run down his cheeks as he prepared to say goodbye to his first family for the second time.

"It was no trouble Raijin; you and your family and friends are welcome here at any time!" Moori spoke; him and every Namekian present waved and shouted their goodbyes as Raijin, Goku and Dende vanished on the spot; returning to Earth.