Raditz startled awake. He rose up quickly. He sat in a bed inside Capsule Corp. How did I get back here? Was it all a dream? He turned to see Turles in the bed next to him. The other Saiyan was bleeding through his bandages as he snarled in pained. His eyes were shut and a medical droid came over and gave him more sedative. So it was real…

Around the room the injured fighters were being tended to by medical droids. Daiz had bandages across his face. Orlen was strapped to his bed with restraints. He was gnashing out violently, his rage having not settled. Rasei was laying in his bed eating some food. His back was covered in bandages. Tien was asleep, his neck and left side bandaged. The worst though was Yamcha. The strongest Earthling lay there still on the bed across from Raditz.

Raditz knew he wasn't dead, but he sure seemed it. His entire face was wrapped in bandages and so was most of his body. He had gotten it the worst. A direct hit, nowhere to move. Raditz could only imagine the pain he must be in when he is awake. The worst part was that after the fight with Garlic Jr, the fighters had used up the remaining senzu beans. No new ones would be around for at least another month.

Bulma walked over to Raditz. "Good, you're awake. That's the fourth best news I've had all day."

He raised an eyebrow at her questioningly. "Fourth?"

"Let's see. Yamcha's alive. Turles is alive. Goku's back. Then you."

Raditz's eyes opened wide, "Kakarot is back!?" He went to get up but cringed in pain. The hell…I only had my arm hurt during the fight. So why do I feel like I'm burning up all of a sudden!?

Bulma placed her hand on Raditz's chest and placed her other arm around him. She slowly pushed him back down, "You need to rest for now." She turned to walk away when Raditz wrapped his hand around her right arm. She was startled and jumped slightly.

"T-the kid who killed Cold…Where is he?" Raditz seemed serious, more than he did before.

"What kid? I thought you killed Frieza's Dad." Bulma looked at him concerned, "Do you feel okay?" She placed a hand on his forehead only for it to be pushed aside by him.

Raditz lay back down and sighed. He closed his eyes and replayed the scene in his mind. Alright, so that stranger must've been watching. Otherwise he wouldn't have just stepped in. Unless he is an idiot, but that is beside the point. He turned Super Saiyan! I'm sure of it! The power he put out, I recognized it. It felt just like Kakarot when I fought with him on Namek. So where did this kid come from then? I bet Kakarot knows. That idiot, keeping secrets. This is something he should've told me if he knew. Raditz drifted back off to sleep as Bulma walked out.

She was standing on the balcony outside her room a few minutes later. She needed to be alone after what she saw today. Raditz tore him in half…It was, disturbing to say the least…Is that what Raditz is like at heart? Someone as monstrous as that? I thought he had changed since he first arrived on Earth, but I guess not. Or maybe he did and Goku turning into that Super Saiyan thing drove him crazy or something. She was shaken out of her thoughts as a knock on the wall reverberated in her mind.

Turning, she saw Goku walking over. "Hey Bulma! You okay?" This warrior. This destroyer of all evil. The strongest being in the universe as of now, was concerned about her. Goku could be scary sometimes due to his power, but he was so pure and innocent as well. "You were talking to yourself. Or was there someone here?" He looked around and peered down at the ground. "I don't see anyone."

"I'm fine Goku. Just a bit shaken after today." She looked up at the sky, "To think people like that exist out there. Remember King Piccolo? He was one of the strongest people you fought, yet somehow now we have weird cyborgs coming from space and you turning out to be an alien."

Goku shrugged, "What can I say? It's exciting! All these new foes. But I didn't want anyone to get hurt. I was about to use this new technique I learned so I could to teleport to Earth. I felt Frieza and his dad's energy disappear so I didn't. I assumed everything went fine. If I had known what was happening I would've been on Earth in a heartbeat." He looked down, guilt filling his eyes.

"It's alright Goku. Everyone should recover to full strength. Well, I don't know about Yamcha. He got it the worst. Frieza blasted him from less than two feet away." She didn't want to mention the state Cacao was in. He wasn't in the infirmary because Bulma had tried to repair him. But to no avail.

"Yamcha always was a bit reckless. But I bet he'll be fine. He always is. He'll just have another one of those cool scars on his face." The Saiyan warrior laughed and walked away, leaving Bulma alone once again.

Goku stood behind Capsule Corp with the mysterious teenager from earlier that day. "So, you wasted Frieza's dad huh? I hear you went Super Saiyan."

The teen nodded, moving the hair out of his eyes. "Yeah. I did."

Goku chuckled, "I didn't know there were other Saiyans around. Especially ones with purple hair. But I was gonna take care of Frieza and Cold."

The teen cocked an eyebrow. I can't tell him. Not right now anyways. "So, how were you gonna manage to get to Earth when you had to be at least two hours out?"

Goku laughed and raised two fingers to his forehead, "Watch this." Goku closed his eyes, "Got it! Be back in a sec." Goku suddenly was gone. The teen looked around confused when suddenly Goku reappeared with Master Roshi's glasses on. "These glasses are the real deal. So, pretty cool huh? It's called Instant Transmission. I picked it up while in space."

The teen nodded with an amazed smile. "I was wondering Goku…can you go Super Saiyan on command?"

Goku nodded, "Yeah. Took me a few weeks. But I got it eventually."

"Show me then."

"Well now, if you insist." Goku started powering up. The entire compound of Capsule Corp began to shake.

Piccolo and Tsumuri were across the compound when they felt it. The Super Saiyan energy. "H-he's transforming!? Why!?" Piccolo rushed off assuming there was trouble.

"Good. Now let me show you what I can do." The teen clenched his fists and he immediately turned Super Saiyan. His long hair became spikes that sliced the air. His aura crackled. "Hyah!" He grabbed his sword and swung it at Goku. Goku didn't even flinch. The sword came to a stop in front of his face. "W-why didn't you try to dodge?"

"I knew you would stop. I could see it on your face."

"Fine then. I won't stop this time!"

"Alright then, show me what you got."

Tsumuri and Piccolo arrived to see Goku blocking the teen's sword attacks with one finger. The two Namekians marveled at the power emanating from the two Super Saiyans.

The teen jumped back and powered down. "It's true what I've been told. You're awesome." He placed the sword back in its hilt and smiled. "I think I can trust you Goku. Can I?"

Goku powered down and let out a breath. "Sure. I don't see why not."

The teen looked at the two Namekians, "Think I can trust them as well?"

Goku looked at Piccolo and Tsumuri, "I don't see why not."

The teen nodded and yelled to the Namekians, "You two can come over here if you want! I know Namekians have sensitive hearing! No point being over there if you can hear me either way!"

Piccolo looked at Tsumuri and they both cautiously walked over. They were still skeptical of this mysterious youth.

"I apologize for the secrecy you three. But I need you all to swear that you won't tell anyone what I'm about to tell you." All three of Earth's fighters nodded, though some more reluctantly than others. "Alright, well my name is Trunks. This may sound strange but I'm from the future. 20 years to be exact."

Goku smiled, full of excitement. "Really!? The future?"

Trunks nodded and continued to speak, "Raditz has probably realized that I'm an impossibility. He's right in saying that only Goku, Gohan, Turles and he have Saiyan blood. Whereas I get my Saiyan blood from him. Yes, Raditz is my father."

All three fighters took a step back and collectively yelled, "What!? Are you sure!?"

Trunks calmly nodded, "Yes. I am. I'm half Saiyan, half Earthling."

Goku peered at Trunks, "Huh…No kidding. I kinda see it now. You got that big forehead."

A vein in Trunks' forehead bulged as he became a little uneasy from the comment. "Yes. I know. Anyway, I will be born two years from now. But in three years on the morning of May 12th at 10 AM a horrible duo will appear on an island approximately 9 miles south of South City. They are horribly powerful, maybe stronger than you Goku. The only word I can describe them with is…monster. Once they begin their campaign, nothing will stop them from destroying everything you know and love."

Piccolo squinted, "So you're saying we can't defeat them?"

Trunks shook his head, "No. I'm not saying that. I'm saying in my time you can't. But now that I've given you warning you might be able to."

Tsumuri rubbed his chin, thinking of who this duo could be. "Aliens?"

Trunks once again shook his head, "No. A pair of androids created by the evil Dr. Gero. You may know him. He created the original androids for the Red Ribbon Army."

Goku sighed, "Hated those guys. Guess some of 'em kept a grudge. I thought I stopped them all though." He looked down, his face one of disgust.

"I'm sorry Goku, but that's always gonna be one battle you wish you finished. He's probably working on them now, but I have no idea where his lab is…It's mind boggling how strong they are when they're completed."

Tsumuri spoke up, "So, what do these androids wish to do once they are activated? What goal do they have?"

"None of us really know. They just go around killing and destroying stuff for fun. Me and some of the others always thought it was probably to kill Goku. But he never makes it to the confrontation."

"Wait, why don't I make it?!"

"A heart virus. Not even a senzu or Super Saiyan can stop it. In my time there is a cure, that's why I brought it with me. So you have a chance. Here Goku, keep it safe." He handed Goku a small capsule and the saiyan warrior nodded.

Goku growled, "Darn. So these guys are really evil huh? You can't stop them?"

"Hunting us down is their favorite pass time in the future. We have to hide to survive a lot of the time. They tend to hunt me down a lot. But it's two against one. There isn't much I can do but run to stay alive."

Piccolo's ears perked at this statement. "Wait a sec, what happens to all of us?"

"Like I said before…Goku dies of the heart virus. But when this duo appeared, you all went to face them. Those that survived don't remember how or when they fell, only the order of those who did."

Tsumuri uncrossed his arms, "So, who survives?"

Trunks looked up in thought, "Gohan survives and trains me. He becomes a Super Saiyan a few years after the battle. Turles survived as well, but he lost a leg. Mom has been working on building him a new one for years. Daiz survived, but he was killed soon after. Everyone got separated is what I hear. Some of the others might've survived we think, we haven't seen or heard from them. Only cousin Gohan and cousin Turles are the ones who for sure survived."

Piccolo growled, "Darn. So that means you guys don't even have Dragon Balls there to wish everyone back."

Trunks agreed with Piccolo, "Yeah. Your death leads to them turning to stone. Tsumuri died as well, so he couldn't create a new set."

Goku sighed, "Darn. This all sucks but I'm just dying to know, who is your mom?"

Piccolo face palmed and Tsumuri sighed. "Damn it Goku…" They both spoke in unison.

Trunks spoke calmly, "You know her."

"I do huh? She uh, live near me or something?"

"No. We're standing right outside her home."

Goku's eyes widened along with Tsumuri's. They yelled together, "Bulma!?"

Piccolo grunted, "Would you two quiet down?"

Trunks leaned forward to Goku nervously, "I know it's a bit weird, but they'll find their way to each other eventually." He stood back up right, "I never met my Dad so it was nice seeing him. Especially when he went through his transformation." The half saiyan chuckled to himself. "But you guys have to make sure you don't tell them about me. Or I might not be born!"

All three fighters gave their word as Trunks stepped back. "Alright. I should be heading off. My mom is probably worried sick about me. I'll try and return to help out with the Androids. See you guys in a few years."

"Hey Trunks, tell your mom, Gohan and Turles I send my love!" Trunks looked away quickly, he pulled out a box of capsules. Goku waved to Trunks as he threw a capsule down. A yellow machine atop four legs popped out. It had a glass dome on top. It opened and Trunks got in. It slowly hovered upwards and began to glow. It disappeared in a flash, Trunks' energy disappearing.

The day after Trunks left everyone was gathered in the medical room of Capsule Corp. Bulma was standing next to Yamcha's bed, making sure he was okay. They woke up anyone who could stay awake long enough. Every Z-Fighter was gathered around.

Goku began to explain, "The guy Raditz saw was from the future."

Krillin raised an eyebrow, "Really Goku?"

Piccolo agreed with Goku, "Really."

"Okay then…"

Goku continued, "He said in a few years these two androids will appear. In his time nearly all of us are killed by them. He said I die of some heart thing, so he gave me the medicine. And to be honest, that's all I really remember." Goku began laughing as the room erupted in a shared sigh.

Piccolo stepped forward, "Then I'll finish the story. They are going to appear in three years' time. On an island 9 miles southwest of South City. They are created by a scientist by the name of Dr. Gero. He's former Red Ribbon Army. I know a few of you are familiar with them. Well, the kid assumes they were made to kill Goku. So basically our goal is to stop them."

Some of the weaker fighters were shaking slightly. They realized they could never stand up to these androids. But were they going to? Most of them probably would.

Tsumuri waved a hand around, motioning to everyone. "So. If any of you want out, say so right now. Because the fight coming is gonna be rough. And we don't need any stragglers. No offense meant."

Bulma stepped up now, "Wait a sec guys! Let's just find the Dragon Balls and summon Shenron! We can ask him where Dr. Gero's lab is then go and beat the guy up! Perfect idea right?"

Raditz yelled at her, "I'm sorry but, how do you expect us to find them!? The Dragon Radar was destroyed on Namek! Bright idea genius, leave the thinking to people like me."

She want over and glared at him, "Why you little! Who is the world famous genius here!?"

Turles laughed beside them and everyone looked to him. "I hate to say it. But widow's peak over there has got a point. It would take us forever to find them. No point in doing it if we can just use the time to train instead."

Goku nodded, "I like that idea as well. Plus, Gero hasn't done anything bad yet. We can't go beat him up for nothing."

Bulma stepped over to the middle of the room and put her arms out, "Are you guys all crazy!? They tear most of you guys apart in the future! Why let them do it here!?"

Piccolo smiled, a fang showing, "Because. It's another challenge."

Tsumuri, "So, I guess the question is left to those bed ridden or those that are Earthlings. Who's in?"

"I'm in it for the long haul." Spoke Tien.

"Count me in for this one." Daiz smiled slyly.

Orlen coughed a little before speaking, "I'll wait and figure it out…"

"Same here." Said Rasei, raising his hand.

Krillin was mulling it over in his head, "I know Maron wouldn't want me to…But I will. Count me in as well."

Raditz grinned, "Then it's settled, correct? We know who is going to be fighting and who isn't."

There was a loud cough and everyone turned to see Yamcha sitting up. "Don't forget my vote." Bulma ran over and tried pushing him back down but he just shook her off. He slowly unwrapped the bandages from around his face. "Count me in for this one." He smiled. There was a large scar going from above his right eye down all the way past his lower lip. It stopped under his chin.

Raditz smiled at him, "Alright then. Seems we've got some training to do."

Q&A

Q: Great now they need to make new scouters since Raditz isn't weak they will scale them in Freiza got it bad

A: Scouters aren't really gonna be a thing again. Scanners inside the androids is about it. But they don't use numbers, they have a gauge.

Q: This is arguable the best divergent Raditz story I've read. There are so many differences up to this point. Your writing style brings something different to the table and your characterizations are almost always on cue. Plus you let Orlen, who was pretty much cannon fodder do things. I am very impressed.

A: Thanks! Sometimes keeping the characters different is a little hard since there are soooo many. That's why by the end of this saga/beginning of 7 year gap, some people are gonna have less dialogue then others. Or certain chapters may become geared towards mainly one or two people.

Q: Well this is just got super interesting with Raditz as a SSJ. / YaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaY super saiyan Raditz!

A: Yeah. I didn't wanna pull a Vegeta with him, so I thought what I did would be best. I had thought of giving it to Turles instead, but decided against it.

Q: Interesting chapter my friend. Btw, do you think that Raditz can explain to Bulma just how much pain Freeza caused him in his life? I really want her to understand that what Raditz did to that purple and white d*** was long overdo karma.

A: I plan to do flashback chapters that take place during different timeskips and stuff. Like if I come up with something, I'll post it. Kinda like a one-shot within the story. It has a set place, but it's not major enough for a chapter in the middle of a major event.

Q: I really like how you managed to make Yamcha and others like even orlen important. I hope you don't kill Yamcha off later considering how difficult it is making anyone not a Super Saiyan important after the Frieza saga.

A: Not killing off any humans anytime soon.

Q: aww i was hoping cold would transform and b*** slap trunks

A: Well Cooler is gonna show up during the 3 year time skip, so that'll be cool.

Q: Loved seeing the Z fighters take on Freeza. Are the power rankings at the end of last chapter taking kaioken into account? The humans seem to be way behind in the power department right now. Will they find a way to become level with the Saiyans?

A: They aren't including Kaio-Ken. That's why the numbers are so low. I will probably go back and add them. Forgot to. But they won't be level with the Saiyans. Maybe when the kids come around in the Buu Saga they will. But during the coming saga they will be left in the dust, sadly. But they will definitely have their moments.

Q: Cool. Not only does Raditz gets to live, Yamcha gets the spotlight as well. I must say, this is not something I ever came across. I mean, sure I read a few fics with Raditz being spared and helping his brother out but never have I ran into one involving Yamcha having a chance to show what he has. Seriously. He was the first guy to die. Bulma dumped him. He became useless after Dragon Ball. When Dragon Ball Z came he was hopeless! I'm glad you did this! This idea is original indeed! I am looking forward to reading more from this! (From Chapter 2)

A: I'm surprised a little that people seem to like the Yamcha thing. Glad people do though.