Piccolo opened his eyes and stared at his hands to find that they were not his own. They were purple. He looked up towards...himself, smiling back at him with the same smug expression he himself perfected. A hand was raised and a blast fired. Piccolo screamed not in pain or fear but in rage. Not even his dying breath was his own.
Ginyu smiled as his smoking hand lowered. He then turned to face the old man again. He saw an empty spot where he had been. He looked around and spotted the old man running, quite pathetically away from him. He left a trail of footprints, making his escape pointless. All the old man felt was a tug at his hood as he was lifted. He left out a cry and flailed his arms and legs.
"Where is the Dragonball?!"
"No please! I need it to free the lab?"
"lab? what lab?"
"The Lab of "
"where is this lab?"
"It's buried under the ice!"
"Where?!"
The old man only pointed with his good hand towards what looked like an iceberg. His hand shook as he pointed. Ginyu responded by blasting the iceberg. It came crashing down and brought up a large cloud of white. Kochin stopped moving and stood in stun silence. The work of the last few years were rendered mute and the realization at the ease this stranger had done it made him mad, yet all such thoughts were immediately silenced when he saw the lab was still intact.
"There that was easy. Now old Fella. Just what's so big about this lab?"
"It contains the great ."
"Great Doctor, eh? Not Smart enough to get passed a wall of ice."
"His mind is strong. His body is weak."
"Then he's no good to me...and neither are you."
He lifted his hand again. Kochin flinched. There was a a strange noise and a strange short blue creature leaped onto his face. He panicked and tried to grab at it. He dropped the scientist, who ran off. The bluish creature exploded, leaving a cloud floating around Ginyu's head. Chunks of blue flesh fell from the sky, including an arm. Kochin ran as fast as he could. Ginyu recovered, thankful for his stronger Namekian body. He gritted his teeth and found himself surrounded by similar creatures. They looked like Saibamen which he had sen before except they were blue and had goggle like masks.
Kochin kept running, successfully reaching the entrance of the lab and slamming his fist down on a button for the door to come down as the green skinned creature fought the Bio men. This was no surprise to Kochin. They were not meant to be any unstoppable force, that was what the other creations were for. He based them off what he could get from the creatures the Saiyans had brought with them. Finally he reached the area which contained the brain of . He was still running.
: Kochin? You're Back!
Kochin did not stop. He instead ran to a panel.
Kochin:No time to explain!
With a few flicks at the control panel. The Largest monitor lit up to show the battle or rather the slaughter of the green alien destroying the blue creatures.
:Piccolo? Isn't he my intended body. Shouldn't him being here prove beneficial to our plans.
Kochin: It won't work. His biology is too incompatible.
The form of Piccolo approached the entrance. With a blast the large steel door came off its hinges and he stepped inside. The interior was a large dome that Ginyu had seen before. It was clearly made for combat. There was a cloud floating above, no doubt hiding the way out. He paused upon hearing a strange "Whirring" sound coming from above and out of his sight. This was followed by several black spheres with sharp needles. The source of the sound. Ginyu leaped to avoid the blades. He could have taken the weapons at full force and cause their blades to snap but he didn't know just how strong they were. He had no scouter and doubted the devices would give one.
To avid the spikes he leaped into the air and fired several ki blasts madly in a blur of hands. The spheres exploded. He leaped off of the objects and went up into the air. Those he passed started to turn around. The Namibian body pierced the clouds. He leaped off and began to run across the wall, turning and fire. The last of the black sphere were destroyed. He smiled and turned back to where he was running, letting out a yell of surprise when he saw a yellow mass leaping after him. He was engulfed in a yellow mass like taffy. The monster that had ensnared him had a grin on his face, expected to win the test of strength and bring his victim down with him. Instead, to the surprise of the creature, he was brought along and sent flying through the air, dragged by the form inside him around the dome. Inside the beast Ginyu pushed against the mass with his feet and his arms. He pressed against his prison and fired, propelling him backwards and out of the body. The monster fell backwards with a smoking gut into the the mist below, a frown on its face. Ginyu smiled at his escape and flew to the top. Bursting through the roof and then through the floor. He panted, trapped in a strange area where the sky, or the ethereal inside seemed to be an endless blue. Closer to the ground where strange spiral towers in a pink lower atmosphere. He looked around.
"Ha!"
A creature. He did not care which surprised him and he delivered a kick sending it into a structure. He lowered his battle stance with smug satisfaction. He then let out a scream as a shock ran through his body, forcing him to scream out in pain. he was hurled into a structure all his own.
As he picks himself up a blast hit him. His body began to freeze and continued until he stood like a statue. The two bio warriors stood starring. There was a silence and then a burst of power from the frozen form. The two attackers were eviscerated. The area shook, chunks of the ceiling crumbled down. A white dome appeared flashing in the seemingly infinite landscape before fading.
Ginyu flew through the tunnel that he hoped lead to his target. He found a dark room, and the scientist standing in the sole light illuminating a circle where he stood at the center. The scientist was shaking.
Kochin: N-no! We can't steel your body! Your anatomy is too alien.
Ginyu:Stealing bodies is my job pal! I'd give you a proper demonstration but I quite like this new body.
He looked at his hand and made a fist several times in a row as if emphasizing his power.
Ginyu: Still it's not a strong as Goku's.
Kochin seemed confused.
Kochin:Goku? You mean he's back?
Ginyu:Back?
Kochin: Yeah. Last I checked he was in space along with Vegeta.
Ginyu: Well they're back. I saw them a few minutes ago.
Kochin smiled.
Kochin: Goku's back!? Excellent! That means we can still his body.
Ginyu: Hey you can have Vegeta, but Goku's body is mine!
A thought struck the Captain.
Ginyu: Hey, why do you want a body exactly? Besides the hand I broke you look fine.
Kochin: Oh it's not for me.
Ginyu: It's for .
The area next to him lit up to show a massive brain.
Ginyu:oh...I see.
He said with wide eyes.
Ginyu: I don't think a brain that big could fit in a Saiyan body.
Kochin:We have our ways...But shrinking mostly. It's a lengthy process though. Takes a few hours. Never said it wasn't practical.
Ginyu: I can teach you how to swap bodies. You don't need hands, just a voice mostly.
Wheelo: Where is the Saiyan Vegeta?
Ginyu did not realize the brain could speak from its tank, and was admittedly surprised.
Ginyu: I'm not sure of the Geography of this planet.
Wheelo:Kochin! Begin searching!
Kochin: On it!
The scientist turned around and began to work at a previously unseen or unnoticed control panel. Several large screens lit up, searching several locations frantically, form Deserts to plains, to lands and Cities. Finally it settled on a Battlefield.
The Battlefield
Goku, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Bulma and the others stood in a circle. Just below them in a very large ditch where the bodies of Cold's men and half of one mad tyrant were laid to rest. All were talking.
Goku:Anyway how that's how I got back to Earth. This instant transmission thing is pretty neat. I was trying to figure it out while I was in the pod but now that I've got it. It's so much easier.
Down below within the remains of the Frost Demon ship, within a dark area buried under rubble, something stirred.
There was massive burst from the debris. The form of King Cold emerged with his hands raised and a shout of intense pain and rage. Burn marks were all over his body, and one eye was forcibly shut closed. Everyone turned to the disturbance. He had fortunately not shot anyone after his supposed death unlike his late son. But he raised his hand a began to form a Death ball.
Cold:That's it! I've had it! This whole planet can go to Hell!
The ball got bigger. Goku panicked.
Goku:OH NO!
Cold slammed down the Death ball. Goku in a flash appeared in front of him in a Super Saiyan, blocking the Death ball, which pulsated in front of him, knocking dust into the air. Cold enraged began pounding upon his chest which rippled against him in shockwaves of air. Cold's anger subsided when he realized he could not harm him. He backed away, gritting his teeth but then smiled a bit and kneeled. A Smaller Death ball appeared a the tip of his finger and he pointed to the dirt.
Goku:WAIT!
Cold grinned sadistically, but then there was a blur that called his attention slightly. He turned and was met with a sharp kick to the temple by Prince Vegeta, sending him hurling back. The direction of the ball was shot elsewhere, at Goku's head, fortunately the Super Saiyan was able to tilt his head slightly to dodge the attack.
Vegeta shot forward, his ki surrounding him as he engaged the King, who bounced like a ball across the ground. Vegeta's punches kept knocking him around, desperate to not give the tyrant a chance to fight back for it meant his death. A swift kick embedded the King into a cliffside. The Prince battled the King brutally pounding him with blows. then a hand shot out an caught the gloved fist of the Saiyan and began to twist. Vegeta yelled in pain and Cold punched him across the jaw.
Goku felt the death ball pushing him to the ground, leaving a him shaped indent. He raised his feet and kicked the large orb. It was stronger than he had intended. Cold was stronger than he looked. The orb floated up and then exploded, darkening the skies. Goku did not get up but stayed on his back. He was left exhausted, and the gold tint of the Saiyan hair faded away.
He had to keep going.
He sat up, wincing in pain and trying to charge up his strength. Cold was stronger than Frieza, that was now was hiding greater power. Goku saw Vegeta fly through the air while smoking passed him. His eyes followed the Prince and then he turned to look at Cold. Goku leaped to his feet quickly. His upper body felt too heavy for his legs and he sulked, panting. He tried to power up but was already out of strength. Vegeta flew passed him and resumed the battle. goku could not stand by and do nothing. He joined in and the two began to deal blow after blow on the Frost Demon regardless of whether or not they connected and several were blocked.
Vegeta had an unpleasant sense of deja view as a three toed kick to his chest broke his armor and several rips and sent him flying back several feet and tumbling into the dirt. The same foot became a blur and also kicked Goku away. eh slid across the ground and came to a stop.
Vegeta struggled to get up only to be kicked down again everytime.
"No..Not again"
Again.
"It can't..."
Again.
"End this way."
This time Cold raised his fists and slammed both down onto his back. Vegeta wasn't a doctor but he now knew how Nappa felt, as he was pretty sure his back had been broken in the assault.
His body fell limp to the ground. Cold grabbed his head and raised him. His arms and legs hung in the air and the King began to squeeze. Vegeta screamed in agony.
"Good night. Sweet Prince."
Cold would not hesitate a second time.
Fortunately for Vegeta he didn't have to.
A strange sound filled the sky, along with an orange light. Vegeta recognized it. Something was speeding, no, crashing towards the two fights. He mustered what little strength he could. Cold's eyes turned slightly to his left, the direction of the incoming sound. Vegeta was able to raise his arms and press against Cold's chest, strong enough to push himself off. Cold let go and the Prince backflipped through the air. The Pod collided into Cold and exploded, leaving a large crater. Vegeta was sent flying and landed a good distance away with a loud thud.
Everything was blurry,Vegeta was picking himself up. He was pretty sure he had fainted. There was an orange and black blur in front of him and the voice of Kakarot calling him Vegeta. Once his eyes adjusted he saw Kakarot as standing in front of him and saying his name. He crouched down.
Kakarot:Vegeta? Vegeta! Have a Senzu Bean.
The green bean was in his outstretch hand. The Prince realized he couldn't move, but he lifted his hand and grabbed it, tossing it into his mouth and chewing quickly. It was a strange sensation to feel his bones heel, but soon he was picking himself up.
Goku:Vegeta! neither of us can beat him on our own. We have to work together.
Vegeta was going to make a statement about how childish this was, but stopped himself because though he would never admit it, Kakarot was right. Without another word he got up. He shot a glance at where the pod collided with Cold. The twisted metal began to shake.
Vegeta:Kakarot?
Goku:huh?
Vegeta:You're pod landing...That can't be a coincidence.
Goku:What? oh yeah. Well I told Bulma about the Pod still heading to earth and she calculated where it would land when it got close to the planet.
Vegeta:What? Are you saying you?
Goku:I pushed him to where the ship was going to crash.
Vegeta: You let me get beaten up just for that!
Goku:Well yeah, but it's not gonna keep him down forever! We have to finish him off now!
Vegeta: Alright fine!
The two got ready to fire their blasts.
Cold picked himself up from the wreckage. He was on his knees.
"I never thought I'd have to use my final form"
His body began to compulse. His muscles grew and in a burst of power came from him. His form shifted and began to shift again
Goku:Ka...me...ha...me...!
Vegeta:Galick Gun!
The two beams combined into one bright light. Cold's form shifted until it screamed and the blast hit him like a train. His body broke apart and vanished into nothingness.
Goku and Vegeta lowered their arms, practically locked into the stance that fired the beams. They panted heavily, as if synchronized.
It was over.
Wheelo's Lab
The room was filled with stares at the screen and open mouths. There was a pregnant pause. Ginyu was the first to speak.
Ginyu:So...I'll take the body on the right. You take the body on the left.
The two scientists were still in shock.
Kochin:Is there?...A weaker body we could borrow? Master Roshi perhaps? He was at the bottom of the list.
Ginyu:Oh really? You're not chickening out on me are you?
Kochin:What! No that's ridiculous!
Wheelo: We can move the Lab, but not that far into Mainland. We will have to strike at the residence of Muten Roshi. we will take him hostage. The Saiyans will be too weak to stop us.
Kochin: Actually they have these things called Senzu Beans that will heal them quickly if taken. If we capture Roshi they will come after us as soon as they find out.
Ginyu: I can take Goku's body but last time I did that I was unable to use its full power. I might be able to possess Vegeta if...
Kochin:No...
Under any other circumstances, the Brain in a Jar would not have been able to command Captain Ginyu in such a way, but the massive metal body and the mechanical voice gave him an intimidating presence that could not be ignored.
Kochin: What?
Wheelo:We cannot win in a direct battle. We must take advantage of a distraction. Someone such as Cold. While the Saiyans and their allies do battle we shall strike.
Ginyu: Someone like Cold huh?
The Captain stroked his chin.
Ginyu:Someone like Cold eh? That gives me an Idea.
In Space, on a formerly named, now unnamed Planet.
Cooler, the Last of the Frost Demons sat on a dozen if narrow throne. The castle that had surrounded it no longer existed. Neither did the race that had built it. He held a red wine glass in his left hand.
Cooler:What!? A Pathetic Saiyan killed my brother and my father?
Salza:Yes...It's hard to believe...On a planet called the Earth...
Cooler: So that's the one who almost killed Frieza on Namek. They went to Eliminate him...No doubt...He is really is a Super Saiyan!
The Frost Demon frowned then a thought occurred to him.
Cooler: Wait...My father couldn't defeat him? What happened?
Salza:Your...father couldn't unleash his normal form...He was killed while in reduced form...
At this news Cooler smiled.
Cooler:Interesting...My Father is invincible in his normal form...that'll teach him for not working on Mastering it and being able to sustain it all the time, like I did...So I'm now the most powerful being in the whole Universe! Too bad...I was sure that in three or four hundred years, I'd have surpassed my father and could have killed him myself.
Cooler:Salza!
Salza:Yes!
Cooler:we're going to earth immediately! It's time to wipe out the Saiyans once and for all!
He crushed the wine glass in his hand. The armored Squadron kneeled in front of the tyrant as well. The other members had ran in.
Dore:Lord Cooler!
The Frost Demon turned to face him.
Dore: We've received a transmission from your father's ship.
Cooler:...Let me see it.
Within the Ship
There was a large screen playing the footage.
Salza: This is the first video.
The image of the onboard ship camera played. Frieza's back was to the device and for that matter the ship.
Frieza: Hurry Goku! Hurry! I'M BACK FROM THE BRINK OF DEATH ITSELF TO EXACT MY REVENGE!
In a move that seemed too quick to see, forcing the camera footage to be slowed significantly. Goku appeared and fired his blast. A light engulfed Frieza and he was on screen cut in half.
Cooler:Pause.
The screen freezes.
Cooler:Enhance on the Saiyan.
The image got bigger and showed the Super Saiyan holding an orb in his hands.
Cooler:Goku...that is his name...Forward to Father's Death.
Salza: Monsieur Cooler...Your Father's Death was not captured on the Camera.
Cooler:Then Play The Captain's Video again.
The same camera forwarded and showed Piccolo in front of the camera.
Ginyu:Hello! I may look Like a mere Namekian! But I am in reality!
He backed away and began to strike poses ending with with the signature pose of
"CAPTAIN GINYU!"
I have stolen the body of this Namekian, and I plan to steal the body of the Super Saiyan and the body of the Saiyan Vegeta. All I need is for you to attack the earth in one month time. I'm not ordering you by any means Lord Cooler it's just uh...well if we attack at the same time we'll disorient the enemy.
Cooler:Who does he think he is? Salza!
Salza:Yes my lord!
Cooler:Continue the trajectory.
Wheelo's Lab
Wheelo:Do you think they got it?
Ginyu: I'm sure they did.
Wheelo:and...
Ginyu: They'll be here in one week.
Capsule Corps
Bulma: Piccolo's gone.
All eyes were on her with looks of confusion. All except for...
Goku: He appeared in front of King Yemma. They sent him to King Kai's and he contacted me.
Vegeta:He's dead already. Ha! I can't believe he lost to mere henchman.
Goku:He said one of the Frieza's men used a technique to switch bodies with him.
Vegeta, Krillin and Gohan's eyes widened.
Krillin:Ginyu! I thought Piccolo just went off on his own once he was done.
Goku:When he died he showed up in some kind of clone of his real body. I guess that's just how that kinda stuff works.
Krillin:Huh. I never thought of what would happen if Ginyu stole someone's body and then died. I guess it would suck to be dead and trapped in someone else for all eternity.
Vegeta: So Ginyu's alive huh?
Bulma: I think he was brought back with the wish on the Dragonballs, except he was a frog.
Vegeta turned to look at her.
Vegeta:You...You knew!
Bulma: Well yeah. He was at the pond at Capsule Corps.
Vegeta made a face that was difficult to describe to those who had not seen it.
Vegeta: What! Why didn't you tell us!
Bulma: He wasn't a threat to anyone. He couldn't even do that weird technique where he swapped bodies.
Vegeta:well Somehow he found a way to switch bodies with one of Frieza' henchman and now he's in your Namekian friend.
Bulma:Well how did I know!
Vegeta found himself unable to respond and said nothing.
Goku:So what we just sense Piccolo's energy since he doesn't know how to hide it.
Goku concentrated.
Goku:Found it!
He vanished through the use of instant transmission. Everyone stood back in surprise from his sudden disappearance.
Bulma:He could have at least told us where he's going.
Krillin:Well now all we have to do is follow Goku's energy.
Wheelo's Lab
Goku appeared in a flash, directly in front of Ginyu,Wheelo and Kochin.
Kochin:What how did he get here!
He looked at Ginyu.
Kochin:did you know he could do that!
Ginyu:He couldn't on Namek and I only saw Vegeta and the Namekian.
Goku:Oh it's a new technique I learned on planet Yardrat.
Wheelo:Ginyu Stop him!
Ginyu:You've got it brain in a jar I'm taking orders now for some reason!
Ginyu charged and was promptly sent crashing into a wall by the Super Saiyan. As if he hadn't seen this display, Kochin opened fire with his machine gun arm. The bullets did nothing.
Goku:Oh hey you're an Android! Guess I don't have to hold back.
Goku powered up and charged. Kochin panicked.
Kochin:No wait I'm not an Android I'm hu...
Goku destroyed him with a punch.
Kochin:mAAAAHHHH!
Metal pieces and one eyeball fell down to the ground.
Goku: Wow these Red Ribbon Androids sure have come a long way since Major Metallitron.
He said, scratching his head.
Wheelo:Impressive.
The Super Saiyan crouched down and pointed to the Brain in the jar.
Goku:Alright give Piccolo his body back.
Wheelo:And Just how Could I do that?
Goku realized his mistake.
Goku:...oh...yeah...
He burst through the wall of the lab next to the hole he made when he punched Ginyu away. Wheelo was left alone.
Wheelo:Idiot.
Several Miles away
Ginyu began to sit up. He had taken the hit badly but at least the Namekian body he possessed was durable. The Captain picked himself up.
Ginyu:Damn! I can't beat him in a fair fight! what am I gonna do?
He honestly had no idea. Goku would catch up with him, probably kill him. The only hope he had was to switch bodies with someone, but he had to be careful how he did it. If they knew about the technique they could avoid it. Possessing Goku didn't mean that he got all his powers. He learned that last time. He could possess Vegeta but someone would pick up on if he acted differently. As much as he hated it. His best option was to possess an animal and pray its not a frog.
Goku flew in front of him
Goku:Give Piccolo his body back!
He was confused by this.
Ginyu:umm...what?
Goku:You heard me!
Ginyu:How! He's dead!
Goku grabbed Ginyu, raised his other hand to his forehead and vanished.
On King Kai's Planet
Goku and Ginyu appeared in a flash. their presence scared King Kai and he flailed his arms for a moment. Piccolo was also there. The Saiyan grabbed Ginyu and pointed him towards Piccolo, or at least the Namekian's soul, which resembled his body.
Goku:Do it!
He shouted. His anger turned him into a Super Saiyan. Ginyu decided to comply, signing and then beginning to speak.
Ginyu:Chang...N..
Instead of continuing the technique he fired a mouth effective one which destroyed a good portion of the planet. Smoke filled the ear and he smiled in smug satisfaction before realizing once he could see that Piccolo's soul was still intact, standing in a crater.
King Kai:My Planet! My beautiful Planet!
Goku was deadly serious now.
Goku:You're in the Afterlife! You can't kill anyone here! It's Over!
Ginyu:You expect me to give up my body for an identical soul? I'm not even sure that would work.
Goku's expression change.
Goku:oh yeah?...I'm not even sure if that would work?
Both Piccolo's face palmed.
King Kai: Actually I might have a plan for him.
Al eyes turned to him in confusion.
Later...
The Ginyu Force had been brought to King Kai's Planet. King Kai himself was pacing back and forth between them.
King Kai: Now as I understand it. If you allow Ginyu to possess you soulless bodies he will, but it has to be willing. It won't work otherwise. Who wants to be it?
He offered the choice. All the members looked away, tugged at their collars and scratched their heads.
Jeice:umm...What if we can find Ginyu's preferred body? The one he had on Namek.
King Kai rubbed his chin.
King Kai: That might actually work. What happened to it?
Goku:A Frog got trapped inside it.
King Kai:It must have been sent from Earth to Namek like everyone else.
Piccolo:It's in Capsule Corps, where Ginyu as a frog was.
Goku:Well then let's get it and bring it here.
Goku vanished again, leaving a momentary blur.
Later Still
A flash slowly faded and Ginyu was back in his body, but alive. Piccolo was in his body as well, so was the frog and the unnamed Frieza Soldier.
King Kai:Alright you can go now.
He said to the Frieza Soldier who promptly turned to leave and flew away.
Goku:So is that it then. There are so many changes I couldn't keep track.
King Kai:Yes everything's back to normal.
He addressed the Ginyu Force.
King Kai:I was going to train you five anyway, so I'm glad you're here. As for you Goku and Piccolo, you guys can head home.
Piccolo:I can't believe you'd even train these guys.
Goku:Well they're not evil. They were just following orders.
The two disappeared.
Capsule Corps
Goku:We're back!"
Bulma:Goku!
Goku:It worked! We got it all settled out.
Vegeta:Took you long enough. So is Ginyu finally dead?
Goku:Actually no?
Piccolo:Him and the rest of the Ginyu force will be undergoing training from King Kai.
Vegeta:What!?
Piccolo:Yeah...I don't get it either.
Krillin: So it's all settled then?
Goku: Not exactly. That brain guy is still out there, and I can't track his energy, since he's...well he's just a brain. Not sure how much Ki is in your brain but not enough to track him.
Vegeta:Dammit!
Wheelo's Lab
A Brain sat alone in a tank. The computer beeped to life.
"Set a Course for Kame House, then wait. we shall carry through with Ginyu's plan of waiting for the moment to strike."
Elsewhere...In Gero's Lab
The Doctor was hard at work. the form of an Android sat unfinished. He spoke into a recorder.
"I've changed my plans. Instead of creating the two robot bodies for myself and 19, I will instead work on reprogramming Androids 17 and 18 to cooperate. they have a history of recklessness in the past. As such I have brought forward an old colleague of mine...and also...my Ex Wife..."
Out from the darkness stepped a woman, presumably in her thirties, but well looking for her age. She wore black shape glasses, brown spiky long hair, two large golden ear rings and a white lab coat with the Red ribbon Army insignia on the side over a blue and red square patterned dress.
