I don't own Dragon Ball Z or it's characters, but my Ocs, Chika Son and Minako
Dragon Ball belongs to Akira Toriyama
Chika Son: Goku's Daughter
Chapter 56: The Time Chamber
At Master Roshi's House...
Goku talked with Chi-Chi as he placed on his blue wristbands.
"Yeah, I plan being stronger than a Super Saiyan."Goku stated.
This caused Master Roshi to break off the door knob.
"What?!"Master Roshi said in shock. "Did you say stronger than a Super Saiyan?! I don't think it can be done!"
The other door knob landed near Goku's feet.
"I could do it."Goku replied and picked up the other door knob. "It's the only way to beat Cell and I won't know if I tried, will I? A year. To know for sure a year that's all I need."
Goku threw the door knob and was brought to Master Roshi's hand.
"A year?"Master Roshi said. "But that's a long time!"
"Sure, it is."Goku agreed. "But I know a place where it can be done in a day."
Chi-Chi began to clinch her fists as she looked down.
"Hey, Chi-Chi."Goku responded. "I would like to take Gohan and Chika there. If that's okay with you."
"That's a joke, right?"Chi-Chi scoffed.
"Huh?"Goku said in confusion.
"What do you think I'll say, Goku?"Chi-Chi questioned with a frown and then smirked. "Yeah. Go ahead. I can't stop you. But I want to make sure Gohan and Chika get stronger than possible, okay?"
Chi-Chi gives Goku a playful punch on the cheek.
"Sure."Goku answered.
"Now if I let Gohan and Chika go battle the Androids with you, you have to promise to let them study when they come back, alright?"Chi-Chi questioned and gave a smile. "I want you and the kids to give them all you got."
"Thanks, Chi-Chi."Goku thanked.
"Goku, I can't do anything without you."Chi-Chi remarked.
"That's sweet."Master Roshi said quietly.
Master Roshi panicked when the door knob dropped off the door and was struggling to catch it.
Goku and Chi-Chi looked at each other for a moment before kissing.
"Well, see ya."Goku said. "I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too."Chi-Chi answered.
Goku uses his Instant Transmission technique to teleport out of the room.
"He disappeared!"Master Roshi panicked. "How did he do that!"
"Come back soon..."Chi-Chi responded quietly.
Inside the Airplane...
"Are we there yet, Yamcha?"Tien asked.
"Soon."Yamcha replied.
"Than hurry up."Tien insisted. "We don't want Cell to get away again. We have to stop him and quickly."
"But we have to find him first."Piccolo reminded.
"Piccolo is right."Minako agreed. "That monster can be anywhere."
"We sure need Goku."Krillin admitted.
Suddenly Goku appeared inside the airplane causing Gohan, Chika, Minako, Yamcha, Piccolo and Tien to become stunned.
"That would be really nice."Krillin said.
"It's dad!"Gohan said.
"D-D-Daddy."Chika stuttered.
"Goku!"Yamcha responded.
"It sure would be great, if he showed up."Krillin commented.
"Dad!"Gohan remarked.
"It's really you!"Chika squealed.
Krillin looked at the Son twins before noticing Goku in the plane.
"Hey."Goku greeted with a smile.
"I must be losing my mind or must be seeing things."Krillin insisted and gasped. "Goku?"
"Hey, Krillin."Goku replied.
"Goku!"Krillin shouted happily.
Krillin hugged Goku causing them to crush out of the airplane.
"Goku!"Krillin cried. "You came back!"
Goku smiled at Krillin before the two of them notice the airplane flying away.
"And there goes our ride."Krillin said.
"Hey Yamcha, sling around and grab those two."Tien instructed.
Goku and Krillin returned on the airplane.
"I can't believe it!"Krillin chuckled. "Your back!"
"Yeah."Goku agreed with a nod. "So when do we eat?"
"Daddy, your really back to normal."Chika sobbed in joy. "I'm so glad."
Chika hugged Goku as she cried quietly.
"We really missed you, daddy."Gohan admitted as tears appeared in his eyes.
"Why the long faces, kiddos?"Goku asked as he ruffled Gohan's hair. "I'm here now."
Minako took a few steps forward to introduce herself to her grandfather.
"Hi, Goku."Minako greeted. "I'm Minako. Your granddaughter from the future. I have heard a lot about you."
Goku and Minako shook hands with each other.
"So your Minako."Goku chuckled. "Trunks has told me about you."
"You don't say..."Minako said shyly.
Then Goku walked up to Piccolo, who had a calm look on his face.
"Kamiccolo."Goku stated.
This caused Piccolo to snap out of his thoughts causing Tien, Krillin, Gohan, Chika and Minako to laugh.
"What?"Goku asked. "Did I say something wrong?"
"Listen."Piccolo instructed. "I've been through some changes, but my name is still Piccolo and don't forget that."
"Sure thing."Goku answered and let out a small laugh. "No problem."
"What?"Piccolo questioned.
Goku lowered down his laughter and become serious.
"Hey, Piccolo."Goku said. "There is no way we can defeat a power like Cell in a fight right now. That's why I've decided to start training again and I now a place where you can get a year of training in a day."
"Where is that?"Yamcha asked.
"It's at Kami's place."Goku replied.
"So it's back at the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, I see."Piccolo said. "No one has ever been able to stay there for a year. No one. It might be way more than you can handle, Goku."
"Yeah. That's why I am taking Trunks and Vegeta."Goku admitted. "Surely one of us will be able to do it."
"Then go quickly."Piccolo stated. "Cell will go stronger every day and time is in short supply. If we let Cell absorb 17 and 18, we're finished for sure!"
"True."Goku responded.
"Are we going to do it, dad?"Chika asked with a hint of excitement.
"Yes, Chika."Goku admitted.
"Awesome."Chika chuckled.
Goku and Chika looked at Gohan and Minako.
"Come on, Gohan and Minako."Goku instructed. "Take our hands."
Gohan nodded. "Right."
"Let's do this."Minako encouraged.
Gohan took Goku's hand and Minako took Chika's hand.
"Hold on a sec."Krillin said. "Isn't true you guys are gonna be gone for just one day? That's cool. Train hard. We will find Cell."
"It's a deal."Goku replied.
Goku and Chika used their Instant Transmission technique to take Gohan and Minako out of the airplane.
"One day is more than he can afford."Piccolo thought. "It better be worth it."
"Things are looking up."Tien remarked. "Once those guys are done training, we are ready for Cell."
"You bet."Krillin chuckled. "We'll win and the Earth will be safe again. Man, I can't wait get to Cell now. His days of terrorising people will be over for good."
At the Rocky Area of Mount Paozu...
Vegeta and Trunks were away from each other in the area and lost in their thoughts.
"Yes, I can feel it."Vegeta thought. "I know it can be done. I can ascend beyond the Super Saiyan. The only question is how?"
"Father, your so proud and arrogant."Trunks thought with a frown. "Well, I got news for you, I am not going anywhere. If you can raise your power to the next level, so can I. I'm here to stay with you. Whether you like it or not."
Goku, Gohan, Chika and Minako appeared behind Trunks.
"Goku."Trunks said.
"Hey Trunks, how is the training going?"Goku asked.
"Not well."Trunks answered as he stood up. "My father really doesn't want me to train with him. Thinks I'll slow him down and every time I get close to him. He tells me to get lost. Look at him. His been standing there and staring into space for the last three days. He hasn't moved."
"Yeah."Goku answered. "That is strange."
A look of anger and disgust grew on Minako's face.
"I tell you it wouldn't work."Minako scoffed.
"Maybe he is just waiting for a sign or something to show him the way, right?"Goku asked.
"Huh?"Trunks said in confusion.
"I'll go have a word with him."Goku admitted.
Goku flew up and landed behind Vegeta.
"Hey, Vegeta."Goku said.
"Kakarot, leave me alone."Vegeta retorted.
"Hold on."Goku instructed. "I just want to help you out, Vegeta. I know what you are trying to do. There is a room in Kami's place, where you can get a year of training in one day."
"I can ascend to the next level very quickly."Vegeta said. "Take me there."
"Sure, but here's the problem."Goku stated. "Only two people can go into the room at once. I am going with Gohan, Chika is going with Minako and so you'll have to go with Trunks."
"This better not be another of your tricks."Vegeta scowled.
"Hey, would I lie to you? We're all in this together, remember?"Goku reminded. "This is in the level, I promise."
"Alright, I'll go."Vegeta responded. "As long as I get to go first."
"Sure."Goku replied with a nod. "This is a perfect way for a father and son to get to know each other. Same goes for mother and daughter."
Meanwhile...
Piccolo, Tien, Krillin and Yamcha arrived to a carnival area, only to discover that the populace has already been absorbed by Cell.
"They didn't deserve such a horrible fate."Piccolo thought.
Yamcha looked at a swimming pool area that hold only people's swimming suits in the water.
"These poor people never had the chance."Yamcha thought.
"Darn it!"Krillin muttered. "We're always one little step behind!"
Cell watched the four fighters from the top of the building.
"I could squash those insects right now, but I'll wait."Cell sneered evilly. "I find it very entertaining."
In Kami's Lookout...
Mr Popo lead Goku, Gohan, Chika, Minako, Vegeta and Trunks to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber where they will train.
"Please, follow me."Mr Popo instructed. "You'll find everything you need here. There is food, beds and baths. It's not very luxurious, I'm afraid."
"I require nothing more than the essential."Vegeta retorted. "This is not a vacation. This is work."
Gohan, Chika and Minako glared at Vegeta as they walked with Mr Popo, Goku and Trunks.
"Ignore him, Mr Popo."Goku stated. "His a little uptight today. His eager to complete his training."
"Yes, so I can take care you."Vegeta admitted and snickered evilly.
Minako glared over her shoulder as Mr Popo showed them the door to the chamber.
"Here it is."Mr Popo said.
"Wow!"Gohan remarked. "So that's the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, huh?"
"That is so cool!"Chika chuckled.
"Alright, which group goes first?"Mr Popo asked.
Goku looked at Trunks and Vegeta.
"Hey, you two go on in."Goku insisted.
"Good. Right this way, please."Mr Popo said and opened the door of the chamber. "Once you crosses the fresh hall, you'll spent a year in the room. But only a day will pass in this dimension. Good luck."
Trunks walked forward as he passed Minako, Chika, Gohan and Goku.
"Thank you, Goku."Trunks thanked.
Trunks walked into the chamber.
"Good luck, Trunks and take care of Vegeta."Goku joked.
Vegeta walked past the Son Family as he headed into the chamber.
"I hope those two get along."Gohan said.
"Hopefully, Vegeta won't give Trunks a hard time."Chika replied with her arms folded.
"I doubt that will happen."Minako muttered and thought. "Please be careful in there, Trunks."
Mr Popo closed the door of the chamber.
Inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber...
Vegeta and Trunks looked around the chamber.
There were two side wings with housing, food supplies, bathing quarters and sleeping quarters.
On the wall was a clock on the dome roof of the main part of the building that told the applicable time in the real world.
"What's so special about this place?"Vegeta questioned.
"It's hot. There is less air."Trunks admitted. "And the gravity is different."
Trunks walked forward, only for a shocked expression to appear in his face.
The room's surroundings were a constant bright iridescent white aurora, but no night or day in it.
There were dual giant hourglasses of emerald sand adorning the sides of the building that count down a year within the chamber.
"There is nothing here!"Trunks replied with a startled look. "We are surrounded by total emptiness! We are floating in a gigantic void! What kind of place is this?"
"Too much for you?"Vegeta questioned.
"Of course not."Trunks answered firmly. "But now I know why a few can stand a year in this place. It's overwhelming."
"It is."Vegeta whispered with a smirk. "It is."
"I must not show my father that I'm afraid."Trunks thought. "This is my chance to prove myself to him. But I don't if I can spend a whole year in this place! It's too much for me! It's too much!"
Piccolo, Tien, Krillin and Yamcha were back in the airplane and discussing their next move.
"If we can't sense Cell, where is he?"Yamcha questioned. "His hiding, right?"
"That's what he does and the world is a big place to hide in."Krillin commented.
"So what?!"Piccolo growled. "Then we'll just go out there and find him and fast! And if we don't, Cell will take total control of this world!"
Tien, Krillin and Yamcha looked at Piccolo quietly.
"We can chase Cell all we want, but we're going to need Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Chika, Trunks and Minako to complete their training to transform them into ascended Saiyans."Piccolo admitted. "If we're going to beat him."
Then Piccolo, Tien, Krillin and Yamcha returned back to Master Roshi's house.
Piccolo was fuelled with anger while Tien, Krillin and Yamcha were resting in their sleeping bags.
"I can't sit here and do nothing while Cell continues his reign of terror!"Piccolo thought and gritted his teeth in anger. "Curse you, Cell!"
Piccolo suddenly sensed something coming from outside causing him to go and look out the window.
However Piccolo's eyes widen in shock when he saw Android 17, Android 18 and Android 16 outside.
"Hey."Android 17 said simply. "Can Goku go out and play?"
"This is perfect!"Piccolo thought. "This is what exactly I want for breakfast!"
"Goku is not here."Android 16 stated.
"Not here?"Android 17 scoffed.
Piccolo rushed up to Tien, Krillin and Yamcha to wake them up.
"Get up!"Piccolo demanded. "We've got company!"
Tien, Krillin and Yamcha rushed outside, only to see the three Androids outside.
"Stand your ground, I'll handle this."Piccolo ordered as he walked forward and glared at the Androids. "Goku is not here, but I'll gladly take his place."
"No thanks."Android 17 answered and smirked. "But tell us where Goku is and I might change my mind."
"Oh no."Krillin said nervously. "I don't like the looks of this."
"Goku is gone now, so why don't you just get lost."Piccolo threatened.
"Now, now, it's not very nice to talk to your guests that way."Android 17 warned with a cruel smile.
Master Roshi and Chi-Chi watched the Androids from the top window.
"They look like trouble with a capital T."Master Roshi said with a frown.
Piccolo smirked at Android 17.
"Alright, have it your way."Piccolo retorted and pointed at the left. "There. That island. You and me."
"Very well."Android 17 said. "If you really want to."
Piccolo looked at Tien, Krillin and Yamcha.
"You three stay here."Piccolo instructed. "This is my fight now."
Android 17 and Piccolo flew up in the air to head to the island where they were going to fight as Tien, Krillin and Yamcha watched them go.
Android 16 and Android 18 followed after Piccolo and Android 17.
"Does Piccolo have a chance?"Yamcha asked.
"No way with the changes against him."Tien responded.
"No! He can do it!"Krillin commented. "He has to! At least until Goku gets back! Come on, Piccolo! You can do it!"
At the Tropical Islands...
Piccolo, Android 16, Android 17 and Android 18 landed in the island.
"I think I'll set this one out."Android 18 admitted as she sat on a rock.
"If you cooperate, I'll go easy on you."Android 17 requested and placed up his sleeves. "Last chance. Tell me where Goku is."
"No!"Piccolo growled. "Go find him yourself!"
Piccolo threw his hat and cape on the floor since he knew they were heavy for him to wear for his fight against Android 17.
Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter:)
