The radical virus left Goku crippled with pain, and the mighty Saiyan could only lie there and receive blows helplessly. As the android robbed him of his energy, this theft would have proven fatal to Goku. However, an old enmity didn't let that happen.

Ruffled and furious, the androids pulled up, giving themselves a reprieve. A coughing Goku, in blurry vision settled his eyes on the man that just saved him from turning into a shriveled cone. Who would have ever imagined, that a cut throat rival would arrive in the form of help.

Reprimanding Goku in such a way that would make him feel below Vegeta, generosity not being his strongest suit, a kick from Vegeta in his own 'care' hoisted Goku in the air, straight into Piccolo's arms.

Fearing that Goku was now only holding on by a thread, that had Goku clung to between life and death, Yamcha served as his carriage, the destination being Goku's home. The only place, where the remedy to this disease could be found, contained in a small bottle. Still an axe to grind with Goku, but delaying that for the future, Vegeta set his dark cold eyes on the two androids.

19 quite unsatisfied with the task uncomplete, was about to interfere with Yamcha's depart, but a word of advice from his brethren 20 made him channel his anger towards Vegeta and the rest for the medium of entertainment.

Breath caught, and voice urged, postures steady, everyone darted eyes left and right trying to predict the Androids next move. Vegeta, however, was the only smug and collected enough. Krillin, usually the first to be terrified, only suggested fleeing would benefit everyone as this can alter the future Trunks warned them about. However, this idea could only lead the androids on a killing spree of innocents.

''What guy's prophecy?!'' Naruto snapped. He had been under suspense for too long.

From start to end, he was educated about Goku's history with the Androids and the guy who came from the future. Brows expanded as Krillin explained word by word, how everyone was destined to die by the hands of the androids.

''…and these guys are like iron clads.'' Lastly, Krillin concluded.

''With Goku gone, our only hope lies with Vegeta.'' Tien mumbled, sweat dripping down his head.

With an humble bow to its companion, 19 declared in the sweetest voice programmed to it. ''I'll finish Vegeta now.''

Without exhibiting any emotion, 20 agreed on a condition that the other's will be his meal today. The manner he stated that in, had already sent chills shivering down Krillin. Luckily there were comrades around to protect him.

Without Goku out of the way, 19 could only satisfy its appetite by finishing Vegeta. However, this proved to be harder than it thought. Goku might have displayed pity, but one could not expect that from Vegeta, as it opposed a Saiyan Pride Vegeta highly spoke of.

Vegeta compared to Goku, was always sharp, quick on uptake and an astute warrior. He easily identified the androids database failed to capture any battles they previously had in space and this could turn the tables on the androids. What surprised, no startled everyone more….

Hollering in a cry, Vegeta ignited a new power discovered inside him. His body contorted and shifted in power yield dramatically. Unadulterated rage took over mere irk, and his body heightened to pass its previous limitations, without a change in physique. His muscles projected spasms that buckled into sizzling currents that sparked the air, making his hair stand upright. The color though, gold as shimmering, astonished everyone. If the androids had functioning anthropoid organs, the heart would have been next to kidneys by now. Visage narrowed into a focused, assured glare. Eyes emerald yet intentions dark, demanded the sight of piled malfunctioned, broken pieces of androids in front of them.

They hadn't anticipated the proud, selfish Saiyan prince to ascend into a Super Saiyan and break the barriers of his limit. 19 who certainly wasn't on a picnic with Goku had no clue who it was going on a roll with. Fear had travelled in every nut and bolt of the androids but never made it to their faces. The heroes had a hen pecked look, as if they were trying to disappear among themselves.

Vegeta ascending into a Super Saiyan!

The scene was quite unbelievable, shocking really. Gohan's mind was sent reeling, unable to comprehend or process the images it was being sent by his eyes. Krillin looked away, then looked back to see if it was still there. This was no dream! There he was, wearing that smug face that never creased into fear once, cloaked by that golden aura that kicks fear into hearts.

''Whoa, I'm confused.'' Krillin mused ''I thought you had to be like Goku to be one. Goku's so calm, attached and pure hearted. But obviously those aren't considered pre-requisites in Vegeta's case.'' There was some sort of jealousy hinted in his voice.

''What is that!?'' Naruto stomped furiously, once more out of curiosity.

''That's Vegeta. I can best describe him as Goku's fierce rival, who's only purpose is to surpass him.'' Tien elucidated. ''They are both from the Saiyan race, who have unlocked an ancient transformation called as the Super Saiyan. At the peak of their S-cells, their powers jack up 50 times its normal amount.''

''What an amazing power.'' Naruto marveled. Although that attitude from the one they called as Vegeta, awoke his memories of a certain raven haired ninja who wandered off the wrong path.

''Sasuke…''

And, not a moment too soon, Vegeta spotted a brilliant synchronized duo of beam already coming his way. The Saiyan prince hardly deterred, did not budge. Others gawked at the expanding smoke beyond the battle, Naruto swallowed a lingering breath before turning his attention back toward 19.

Air cleared the shroud to reveal, Vegeta barely unscathed. Not a mark of blood on his outfit, except a few dust and debris. He stood in the middle of the field, levitating above a massive crater the blasts had made.

''Whoa, a tough skin that guy's got!''

''You have no idea…''

Tinted ruby on 19's palm activated. Clubby legs launched the cyborg midair, from its position in a record time, a glowing blur of fist anxious to destroy the face of the powerful arrogant warrior. But the haymaker failed to make an impression.

Putting its tenacity to use, squealing as it slapped Vegata's skull with angry hooks, stopping at nothing to pound its opponent. The hard exertion only resulted in small admission of blood that Vegeta spat out.

Horror struck 19 as of a Thunder had struck a city. All that and it couldn't even drop Vegeta on his rear!

''You silly robot!'' 'Vegeta chuckled intimidatingly. ''You really thought you stand a chance against a Super Saiyan?"

A discomforting kick, deprived of mercy, was kneed into 19's midsection, making it evacuate its breath. Maybe, 19 was now aware of how pain felt. Vegeta had been waiting eagerly for this. He eagerly sprung at the ailing robot, pummeling it with a series of punches and kicks to the face and chest, quickly overwhelming it. Seeing that 19 was weary, he finished his combination with a kick to its chest with both legs.

The android cried, sliding far back across the battlefield, finding itself deep inside the crater it had created initially. It huffed, its eyes filled with fury centered on Vegeta. 19, with all of its pride in craftiness and agility wasn't going to take that sitting down. A grey blur from Vegeta followed, quickly scaling the bark before leaping after his exaserated target.

''Despicable! What a useless machine!'' Vegeta spat, levelling the android down in the vision he reserved for rest of the beings.

Stubby hands pushed forward grabbling Vegeta. 20 watched on with a budding smirk, putting all of his hopes in his strategy succeeding. With its arms locked, a portion of Vegeta's ki was being consumed. The mechanical golem attempted to fling Vegeta away. This could have been a success had Vegeta not been its opponent. He took advantage of this proximity and a brutal swing of his feet nailed 19 in the face. With minimal force, Vegeta uprooted its arms. The sheer momentum pile-drived the recipient into the wall, ending in an explosion of bolts that covered its form.

To everyone's amusement, the droid started to flail and trying to abscond itself into obscurity. It would accept self-destruction rather than death from the hands of Vegeta. It cried, voice at highest decibels, mechanical heart racing at the sight of the Saiyan that petrified it, was now following closely.

Running for life only to feel its heart sink as the golden form of Vegeta blocked its path.

''Fool. Finish what you started!'' Vegeta barked, outstretching an arm. ''Time has run out for you, android!''

Everyone stared in awe and disbelief. The rotund droid pleaded for life.

''Here it comes! A little farewell gift for you!'' Vegeta cackled, conjuring an illuminated pallid sphere at the core of his palm. Lobbing the spiritual orb at the opponent, unfazed by the mortifying looks of his 'allies', Vegeta blasted the cyborg into pieces.

A pitch black explosion followed a dome of smoke. Once again the Earth was dented and lost another plateau. Naruto's arm reached up to cover his mouth, guarding it from smoke and soot that flew his way. Coughing several times to clear the sting from his throat, he waited for the dark veil to clear. Soon enough, it did. Like a beach ball on a sandy pitch, 19's sheared off head bounced at the center of the field, black fog trailing off and face covered with soot. And the exterminator high in sky, glimmering in his golden light.

''That's darker than Orochimaru!'' Naruto voiced allowed. However, what intrigued him the most was the style of how the sphere was chucked. Only if he could do the same with Rasengan, it would drastically improve his timing.

''He's reached a new plateau physically,'' Piccolo commented. ''I have never seen a power level like that before. It's radical. Just amazing.''

Flashing his form, the haughty Saiyan descended behind the architect of the two androids, with an intolerable smug on his face. ''Looks like you're next.''

''I admit you're a bit stronger than I anticipated,'' 20 confessed, after a brief pause. ''But it is nothing I cannot handle. Your defeat is eminent.''

'fu..f.f….fu,'' Ceasing his transformation, Vegeta chuckled. Dusting his bottoms to avoid a confrontation with his wife, Vegeta grinned. ''Your porky friend did manage to steal some of my energy before I stopped him. so I guess that opens up a window for you…I would suggest a vicious attack would suffice.''

''How can he be so confident?! What is he hiding?!" 20 ruminated over. ''Yes he is shrewd. He seems completely at ease but is he?!''

''Let me ask you something?'' Vegeta narrowed his frons. ''What even makes you think you can do any better than your friend. After all you are just a mechanical puppet too. A bet your head rolls just like his.''

''Fool. I'm a far superior than Android 19 model. Stamping you out of existence is a trifle for a unit like me.''

''You're bluffing friend.'' Vegeta bah'd ''Let's see what you got.''

''fu…fu…fu…'' 20 convulsed with a menacing laughter. ''You and I do agree, though. A vicious attack would rouse things up.'' Arching his arm and aiming at the raven haired Saiyan, 20 poured an incredulous collection of energy into his hand. Treacherous by nature, a trait he shared with Vegeta, the master manipulator switched direction at the last moment.

Mystery lifted that Vegeta wasn't the target; instead the aim was for one of the five individuals that stood obstacles in his way. Five pair of eyes distended as the beam edged closer. Alas, the deadly laser punctured Naruto through the chest, right next to the heart. Through blood, he stuttered a curse at the android.

''NARUTOOO!'' Krillin shrieked.

He stumbled across the field, with indescribable pain flowing through him. His rib had snapped like a twig. Blood flooded through his eyes. His breath cam in ragged, shallow gasps. His feet couldn't support his weight and he collapsed. He felt a stupor overcoming him, all of the sudden. His eyelids were getting heavy. Black filled the edges of his vision and the only thing he could hear was his own heartbeats and the repeated cries of his name from his newly made friends.

''That's a new face,'' Vegeta mused. ''Those idiots let anyone tag along these days…''

Piccolo and the rest swarmed around Naruto, trying to attain any response from him. And lastly, Naruto's closed his eyes for one last time. That is how the rest viewed. But deep inside him, was another form that was bound to avert that undesirable occurrence.

Dark huffs and in his own hoarse voice, the Nine Tails Demon Fox admonished at the slump, motionless body of his vessel in front of his cage, floating there like a sea weed. ''You can't die so soon, you schmuck! You are born to free our world from the atrocities of Madara Uchiha! I shan't leave you till then….''

''Krillin, quick! Toss me a Senzu!'' Piccolo panicked.

Krillin, realizing a small bean of miracle could only save this innocent life, and he took his cue. Just as about the Namekian was about to push a morsel into the kid's mouth….

Heavy outburst of chakra pushed everyone that stood close to Naruto. A teeth rattling explosion thundered and stormed where the body lay. Large, hurling stones were caught in the crossfire, blown to smithereens in one explosion after the next. The gang of fighters immediately leaped back, distancing themselves with quirked brows. A majority of the field was obscured, howling winds and dust clouds shrouding any hint of the boy.

The Namekian's cape rustled in the wind. He scowled. "What's happening!"

The blanket of thick, black clouds finally lifted itself, bring clarity to their visions. Where the body of the boy lay, it now had regained its bearings. Terrible vibrations quaked and trembled on the field. 20 widened his gait, accounting for the rumbling quake.

But something was different. This wasn't the Naruto they had encountered. This was a lot different than the cheery boy they had encountered a few hours ago. The boy was outlined in a bubbly red translucent cloak of energy, or at least they thought it was. That was least of their concern. It was radiated the vibes of dark, malevolent contempt. Nine incorporeal tendrils danced around that his form.

Fangs bore out and overpowering blazes leaked from between his claws. His eyes were a knife in ribs, the sharp point digging deeper. Where there had been love was an emptiness, but not in any vulnerable sense. Uncomfortable with the void, he had filled it with an emotion he was more at ease with - raw anger. The unmoving gaze was accompanied by deliberate slow breathing, like he was fighting something back and loosing. The vigor for a fight was plain in both eyes.

The spectators looked upon, stunned by the appearance.

''Is…is that Naruto?!'' Gohan stammered.

''Guys…can you feel that malicious aura as I can…it's got so…'' Tien stuck, looking for the perfect word.

''Hatred?'' Krillin completed.

''Yeah…'' Tien nodded.

''Man! This day brings one surprise after the other…'' Krillin grimaced. ''What is that form anyway?''

''That's the Fox Naruto was talking about,'' Piccolo answered, ''It's unleashed.''

20 and Vegeta alike didn't seemed much daunted by the appearance. The latter was, however, roused with curiosity about the brat. Android 20 balefully gazed at the cloaked figure of Naruto. ''This power seems to be increasing by every second…''

As if leeching energy, the hole in Naruto's chest was filled once again with flesh, leaving no trace that his chest was pierced about. ''Wow! He can regenerate as well!'' Somehow, that seemed comforting to Tien in a situation like this.

An inferno roared out of the gravely pit he had been trapped in. Staggering out of the crater, Naruto dropped onto all fours, tail from the shroud of the red, boiling chakra twitching behind him. He let out a feral screech, challenging the android again. "RAWWWWWWWW!"

''Your enhancements are impressive, yet fatal flaws remain,'' 20 criticized, aiming for a energy wave again.

Gritting his sharp fangs, Naruto persevered, and widened his jaws for a horrible wail that sent shockwaves through the air. Perhaps spurred by the clear rage, he blasted 20 off with a silver projectile of pure chakra. Spiraling and plummeting, the robot crashed into the rocky terrain below, nearly knocking everyone off their feet in a ground-quivering crash.

''What power!'' Krillin marveled.

''No guys,'' Piccolo broke the rejoice. ''He's out of control.''

20 snorted, dusting off his armored hyde. Not giving him a chance edgewise, Naruto didn't hesitate to make another move. Leaving an arc of orange behind him, disappeared at an untraceable speed that had no chance of evading.

Brandishing a claw that extended in length, Naruto raked the elder grouchy droid in the face in the blink of an eye. The intensity sent the bot skidding across the field. Leaping away, Naruto began to assess the damage he had done on his opponent. 20 no his part looked peeved, but not particularly pained. No question, the old looking android was now pissed. He responded with a grunt, consumed by lust for battle.

As before, Naruto still had regained composure of his atrocious form. 20, however, was ready for him this time. He buckled his arms in front, launching his weight at the numbers. Rather than striking the face, Naruto was contending with fist. The two knocked off each other, sparks scattering across the dull brown earth. Their strength was impressive, but unfortunately, neither had an edge on the other, yet.

Naruto's teeth gritted. Over his body, bundles of bubbles began to form. Whiskers began to thicken. He growled, forming the charged ball of chakra in his right hand. Ducking under the stream of laser, he shot forward like bullet, trailing a blazing path. To counter, an arm was hoisted to blast the incoming onslaught. Marginally swifter than the droid, Naruto reached seconds and jammed his Rasengan into the surface of the hand, right on the jewel.

''RASSSSENGAAANNN!''

''Fu…fu….fu…'' the old droid chuckled. ''Fool, you attacks are weak and pointless. They are futile against my energy absorbing device.''

A crack in the ruby proved him wrong. Confounded gazes were fixed at the duo. A very unfamiliar strange sensation seeped into 20's arm. He looked at the appendage with bemused. It was crackling with blue sizzling as if some function had met malware. Electricity was flooding out from it. A thunderous explosion boomed, and a body tumbled out of the smoke. Only the body had an arm missing!

Raged eyes couldn't avert its stare from the arm that lied in front of it.

''Man!'' Krillin cooed. ''That attack ripped of the android's arm!''

''Awesome!'' Gohan whistled. ''History has been changed. We are gonna make it without losing anyone!''

''But how couldn't he drain his energy like the other android did?'' Tien queried.

''That's because Naruto's attack wasn't built with ki,'' With a stern gaze that directed towards his friends, he informed. ''He used something they call as Chakra. I picked up on it while I was reading his mind.'' Gazing hard, ''That kid is a genius when it comes to battling.''

A heavy hand smacked Naruto so hard he landed on his front back, Piccolo trying to puzzle what happened. Of course, it was the one who would adjudge this whole android thing as a game.

''You are gallant, I give you that kid,'' Vegeta snickered. ''But you are done playing now. You ant have a cut in my share today.''

Kicking the boy back towards the others, Vegeta turned at the stunned android. Toppling over at Piccolo's feet who helped him get up, Naruto had regained full composure. The Nine Tails had done his part of the job. Barking at the culprit, ''Hey you ASSHAT! What's your problem?!''

''Don't mind him. He's always been this testy.'' Krillin brushed a cheek.

''He's a jerk!'' Naruto spat.

''You were amazing Naruto!'' Tien complimented, which highly placated the kid. ''You got really mystery shacked under your belt you know!''

''Thanks, my sensei taught me that! The rest was all the Fox's doing!'' Naruto churned in modesty.

''So you figured out that strategy all by yourself,'' Piccolo questioned, antennae straightned.

''Yeah, earlier when that android was sapping Goku off, that old goat mentioned that his ki was getting stolen. I assumed he was talking about chakra. But as I observed closely, none were using chakra today. Slowly, I realized the beings of this planet don't employ chakra but something called you call as 'Ki'. Taking the hint, I figured out that these androids couldn't absorb something made from Chakra. At least, I understood that I don't have this ki thing they could absorb.''

''What if I prove you wrong?'' Piccolo interjected.

''Huh?'' Naruto blinked.

''What if I say that you have ki?''

''Piccolo…what are…'' Krillin got cut off by a shrill cry from Gohan.

''Guys, I sense a large ki approaching!'' he cried out.

Everybody raised their gazes in the sky, Naruto particularly squinting to see what was coming. He really wished to sense out the arrival like others too. That would really seem handy. A flash seemed to get closer and closer and finally settled in front of the gang. Now Naruto didn't even bother how another human could just pop up flying.

''Hey! Trunks is here!'' Gohan's eyes alighted with joy

The merry scream also echoed in Vegeta's eardrums. 'Trunks?'' he repeated. ''Trunks? How bizarre! He has the same name as my son! Wait a second…'' Vegeta analyzed the adolescent's rough features. ''A Super Saiyan from the future? Of course! It has to be! He's my son! My boy!''

There was a mixture of disbelief, confusion and pride that was melting Vegeta's mind. he watched as his son dropped on the land and began a reunion with his friends.

''Trunks! You're back!'' Krillin greeted.

''Hey guys,'' the teen waved, approaching them.

''It's nice to see you again, Trunks.'' Gohan chimed in.

''The feeling's mutual Gohan,'' Trunks giggled. Even though a schooler, Trunk couldn't deny Gohan as his teacher.

''So, are the androids exterminated yet?'' Trunks anxiously brought up. Having travelling back to the past, his ears longed for some good news.

''See for yourself?'' Tien pointed at the spot where the remains of 19 were. Upon closer look, Trunks expanded his hues and grit his teeth. No way what does it mean?!

He took a closer look at another one. ''I haven't seen that model either. Even though I haven't encountered them before, I can say they are Dr. Gero's creations. Man, what a turmoil! This is so puzzling! Either History changed their appearance, or maybe this is the first generation and others are on the way?!''

''Gohan,'' Naruto whispered hushed in his ears. ''Who's he?''

Gohan replied in the same manner, as Naruto brought his ear forward. ''He's Trunks, from the future.''

Naruto wished Gohan should have stopped at Trunks, the last sentence was a real eye opener. Man, the Order of this World is seriously screwed?!

''Now what?! Not another one! I don't have any data at all one this one! What is going on here?'' Dr Gero agitatedly questioned. ''My chances of survival in this situation is explicitly low. It's best I reach my lab!''

''So what do think, man?'' Slapping hard on Trunk's back, Krillin inquired. ''Three years of training paid off huh?"

''No…'' Shaking his head, Trunks couldn't help but repudiate. He made a startling revelation. ''Guys…I haven't seen these Androids before!''

Everyone stared in disbelief, plainly gawking before they finally managed to collect themselves. They felt a sinking sensation of disappointment. This news was freaking the scared ones out! Trunks continued to hold a steely gaze at the android below, eyebrows creasing low.

''WHAT?! What do you mean you haven't seen him before?! Isn't he one of the androids you warned us about?!'' Frustrated, Vegeta heatedly steamed.

''No, this one's different,'' Trunks denied.

''What? How could he be different?'' Eyebrows shot up, Piccolo was getting an awful feeling. All this time, they had been dealing with the wrong androids?

''I'm not sure?'' Trunks flummoxed.

''Man, that's not good?!'' Krillin mouthed.

''There are more of these tin cans?'' Naruto pouted.

Casting his mind on another serious matter, Trunks perked up and asked. ''Guys, where's Goku?''

''He's was brought down with the virus you warned us about, so Yamcha took him home,'' Tien posted him all the details when the virus first sprung in action.

''Man, at least that's soothing to hear,'' Trunks bit.

''So, if this mechanical menace isn't the androids plaguing your time, then who is he?'' Gohan coked a brow.

''I seriously have no clue…'' Trunks swallowed, straining his brows. The urge to find out was overwhelming.

Whooshing sounds interjected their dejection as they saw a jet approaching their way, leaving white tails behind it to fade. Words on the Wings that boldly read "CAPSULE CORPS". It wasn't hard to identify who the pilot was.

''Oh hey, look,'' Krillin directed a finger. ''There's Bulma and Yajirobe!''

Vegeta seethed at the arrival. What was that scatterbrained wife of his thinking coming down here, along with their infant child!?

Outnumber already, Android 20 could only seek a solution in hasty retreat. Deception was his only key. Blasting the wing of the aircraft, he created a diversion that absorbed the attention of his adversaries.

The airplane tumbled and tail spun in the air and crashed into the ridges below. Everyone stuttered at the morbid scene that took place in front of their eyes. Vegeta's heartbeat raced the most!

''Bulma!'' he blurted, entire face falling in worry. They yelled, careering without a second look. Thanks to a certain teen, Bulma and her son had just been retrieved in the nick of time. Masking his relief, and silently expressing his gratitude to his son, Vegeta barked that the android had went missing.

Pacifying a bawling Trunks, Bulma informed everyone that she had discovered something unusual. The disclosure made everyone's hair stand out.

The android she had noticed was none other than … Dr. Gero himself.

That's all for now

Preview for the next chapter:

Dr. Gero has made it safely to his lab and he's going to unleash a terrible wrath of vengeance upon the world. While our heroes are deceived, his weapons of mass destruction will open their eyes for the first time.