Dragon Ball Nu
Chapter 12
Four days have passed and our fighters are all getting prepare for the oncoming invasion. Piccolo and Dende are still heading back towards Earth just an hour behind the first of Bojack's squadron. Gohan, Vegeta, Krillin, Android 18, Android 16, Tien, and Chiaotzu all meeting at the Lookout as planned for the arrival of the new threat. Will our heroes be able to combat the oncoming threat or will there power be too much for Earth's mightiest fighters or will the time of peace on Earth come to its final halt?
"Alright, so everyone is clear on the plan right?" Gohan making sure everyone is on board with the plan. Everyone nodding their heads in response each looking prepared for the invasion.
"Piccolo will be catching up with us then?" Krillin speaking up to make sure Piccolo will be coming to back them up.
"Yes, the Namek will be coming late. So none of you get in over your head." Vegeta answering Krillin's question before Gohan can speak up to answer. "Gohan, the Namek, and I are the strongest warriors. We will handle the biggest threat." Vegeta then thinking to himself. 'I have been training almost every day since that day, and yet for once I would like Kakarot in this fight. What am I thinking? What kind of warrior have I become? Kakarot had a true warrior's death and we will protect the Earth.'
"Should we also make sure that we have teams we can fight in if we need to?" Tien asking the others.
"Everyone stay somewhat close to at least one other person just in case. We all need to watch one another's back." Gohan knowing that there best bet to fight is not let one person get singled out. "If anyone gets singled out it could be very bad for us, and we can't just rely on the dragon balls to fix this when it's all said and done."
"Wait, we can just collect the dragon balls and fix it when this is over right?" Krillin completely confused.
"Krillin, if this force is strong enough we won't have a chance. Also I don't want to keep relying on Shenron. We don't know what would happen if we keep making wishes, and Shenron can't grant the same wish twice." Gohan looking to the sky thinking back to all of the wishes they have made in the past.
"Oh yeah, I can't believe I forgot about that. Well I really can't die again or I won't be able to come back this time." Krillin looking a little shaken.
"Krillin, don't worry you aren't the only one." Tien speaking up. "If really any of us die the dragon won't be able to bring us back. Piccolo, Chiaotzu, or I. I think you and Vegeta are the only ones who haven't been wished back by Shenron."
"Right, so we all need to watch each other's backs. I can also try to help out with Instant Transmission if I can."
"Gohan, now you listen to me. We need to watch each other's backs, but we cannot afford to let up in the fight. It's preposterous." Vegeta knowing that they could cause more problems than just fighting through.
"Gohan! Vegeta! Bojack's first ship is very close now! All of you need to be ready. Piccolo is still running behind." King Kai cutting into the conversation sounding panicked from the Other World with Goku, Gregory, and Bubbles nearby. Goku walking up to King Kai and placing his hand on King Kai's back in hopes to communicate with his friends.
"Gohan, son I have tried to talk to the other Kai's, and get an estimate of Bojack's power. You need to be on your guard. Bojack is definitely stronger than Cell, but I think you and Vegeta can defeat him."
"Kakarot, of course we will defeat whoever this Bojack is. We have both grown much stronger than even what Cell was." Vegeta feeling full of strength and pride.
"Vegeta, I understand you and Gohan are much stronger. I am stronger than Cell was now too, but we can't know for sure just how much stronger he is than Cell." Goku trying to talk some sense to Vegeta.
"Well if you are so much stronger why wouldn't let yourself be wished back with those dragon balls then?" Vegeta getting impatient and selfishly wanting a rematch with Goku.
Goku realizing his original reason for wanting to stay dead may be wrong. "Bulma used to say to me that I always seemed to attract the bad-guys that's why I stay here. I will stay here till the day comes that I know that I am not the reason they are coming to Earth. I sacrificed myself knowing my son could take care of the Earth."
"Maybe you do attract strong foes, but this Bojack is still coming and you don't know why. Maybe you are wrong, and you could be a strong warrior who could be of help. Gohan is still the strongest, but we are all stronger now." Vegeta arguing with his rival, who he feels is taking a cowards way out of the fight.
Goku thinking about Vegeta's words. 'Vegeta may be right maybe I should've let everyone wish me back. I don't know who this Bojack guy is or why he would be heading for Earth at all.' Goku removing his hand from King Kai's back.
King Kai speaking up. "Vegeta, right now we need to just focus on Bojack. Fighting amongst ourselves won't solve anything."
"Grrr, shut up Kai! Unless you are going to come down here and fight this Bojack yourself. Then I suggest you stay out of our way!" Vegeta looking very irritated.
"Vegeta! He may not be fighting along side us, but King Kai is still a huge help. He helps us a lot know what is coming. King Kai, I'm sorry for Vegeta's temper. It is not against you." Gohan trying to make sure King Kai doesn't get too angry with Vegeta.
"Vegeta, I understand you are upset with my father, but we need to keep a cool head especially not knowing just how strong these guys are. We both know having my Dad here could help us in this fight, but it is his decision to stay in the Other World. For all we know he is right and he somehow is connected to this villain as well." Gohan trying to speak some logic into Vegeta.
"If this Bojack has no connection to Kakarot then I will have some serious things to say to your clown father!"
Goku walking back up to King Kai and placing his hand on King Kai's back to speak to the whole gang again. "Vegeta, if Bojack has no connection to me or our past then I will consider coming back and how would be best about coming back." Everyone looking completely shocked from Goku's decision and his response to everything being said.
"Goku, don't joke with me. I've been your longest friend. If you are going to be wished back I will be there when you are wished back." Krillin looking very serious thinking back to how Goku directly wished him back all of those years ago.
"I'm not joking Krillin. I will consider coming back. For now let's focus on Bojack and we will discuss everything else later." Goku removing his hand from King Kai's back.
Meanwhile in the upper atmosphere of Earth flies a spaceship awaiting for their moment to descend down on our heroes.
"Are we really just going to wait around for orders to land? This is ridiculous all we know for sure is that Frieza was last seen on Earth and killed. Vegeta couldn't have done it. He was a weakling compared to Frieza according to your records, so what are we waiting for?" Cardoon, a younger Saiyan in the unit, sounding eager and impatient about the orders the unit was given.
"Well something had to have killed Frieza, right? You really are an idiot. So what if it wasn't Vegeta this person is still likely on Earth! Do you want to rush in and get killed?" Loron commenting on just how foolish Cardoon sounds.
"There is six of us! Three Saiyans, an Arlian, and you! Do you really think we would struggle against nearly any foe?" Cardoon trying to convince his teammates to break orders.
"Cardoon, simmer down. We need to think and not just rush in. We were given orders and we will follow them." Mui-Mui demanding order with Zuccha listening in on the conversation from the back of the room where he is leaning against a wall.
"As much as I would love to lead the charge down to Earth and disobey orders Mui-Mui is right. We do need to think no one has done scouting on Earth since Frezia and King Cold were both killed." Zuccha commenting in a calm voice.
"Well then Mr. 'I can achieve that golden form' I guess if you're saying we should wait then I'll wait." Cardoon feeling irritated and jealous that he himself cannot achieve the Super Saiyan transformation.
"We don't know what exactly that form even is. Maybe if you trained harder you could reach a similar power." Zuccha now making eye-contact with a look that could kill.
"We will wait for Bojack and the others to arrive they are approximately four hours out and we will just float above the planet until that time." Mui-Mui giving the final orders to put Cardoon's fit to rest.
One hour passes over our heroes building anticipation. Gohan patiently sitting at the edge of the Lookout alone. Vegeta leaning against a wall at the entrance of the Lookout's palace, Tien and Chiaotzu both meditating close by. Meanwhile Krillin, 18, and Android 16 all are standing and talking.
"Something isn't right they should've been here by now." Gohan looking at the sky realizing what time in the day it is. "At this rate Piccolo and Dende will be back before they get here." Gohan speaking to himself under his breath before rising up to his feet and walking back towards the others.
"According to that Kai Bojack should be here by now. Something isn't right and I know you feel it too." Vegeta now pushing off of the wall and uncrossing his arm as he steps towards Gohan.
"You're right. King Kai hasn't said anything so I'm not sure what is going on." Gohan looking down at the ground thinking to himself. "Piccolo will be back soon too. They should be here any minute."
Vegeta then yelling up at the sky in frustration. "Kai, answer me! What the hell is going on?!" Gohan nearly jumping out of his skin after being startled by the suddenness of Vegeta. "Vegeta! Would it kill you to use some kinder words? He is a Kai."
"He has us waiting here for an hour and nothing has happened!" Vegeta snapping at Gohan.
"Vegeta! Gohan! It appears the spaceship that was heading for Earth ahead of Piccolo has stopped and it waiting in space just above the Earth. Piccolo's ship will be there soon, but there is another ship further out on the way." King Kai answering and interrupting his lunch in Other World.
"Stopped?!" Vegeta and Gohan shouting at the same time turning everyone's attention to the two of them.
"Why would they be stopped King Kai this doesn't make any sense?" Gohan trying to figure out what is going on.
"Stopped? You mean the ship heading here has just randomly stopped?" Krillin blurting out in confusion.
"Yes, there is another ship heading to Earth. It's further behind, but the second ship is holding Bojack himself." King Kai sounding nervous.
"Piccolo should be able to make it back in time then. That's a good thing." Gohan trying to reason out everything.
"Gohan, don't tell me you're that naïve! If there is now a second ship coming with more military force we don't know how many troops there will be. One extra fighter may be nothing!" Vegeta trying to shake Gohan out of his own head. The other Z-Fighters listening in on the conversation and beginning to talk amongst themselves in hushed whispers.
"Gohan, Vegeta, you two listen to me. It will take all of the power you have to take out just Bojack. His power is greater than Cell's and he may still be suppressing more power." King Kai trying to fair-warn the pair.
"Vegeta, this fight. This Bojack, may take both of us fighting together in order to bring him down if he is that strong. I know we are both stronger, but we need to expect him to be stronger than we think he is." Gohan looking very serious realizing just how much is at stake. "No more people will die on my watch. Not like last time."
"Gohan, it was not your fault your Father died. It was his choice and sacrifice to make for the friends he loves." Android 16 speaking up from his usual silence.
"He's right Gohan. Goku made the choice." Krillin rest his hand on his friends shoulder.
"I know it was my Dad's choice, but I didn't kill Cell when I should've. I won't let anyone else die by my mistakes." Gohan feeling surer of his instincts and his training than he ever felt before. "For now we need to wait till Piccolo gets back, we will figure out what we need to do once those spaceships begin their landing."
One hour passes and our heroes are re-united with Piccolo and Dende as our heroes continue their plan of attack when Bojack's forces land.
"So this Bojack guy is bringing more than just one ship. This guy is a serious threat. If King Kai is sensing he is stronger than Cell we have no idea just how much stronger he is." Piccolo processing all of the new information he just received from Gohan.
"Our odds are better than back then. Vegeta, Gohan, and you are all far stronger than when we fought Cell. Plus we have the advantage this time. We know they are coming." Krillin trying to stay positive.
"Krillin is right. We have the advantage. We need to use it." Gohan sparking an idea. "We could try to lure them into a trap. Use all of our smartest tactics to weaken their forces."
"An ambush… that isn't the way a Saiyan warrior would ever fight." Vegeta feeling conflicted. "I want nothing to do with it. If you want to split them up then fine, but I will be fighting head-on."
"If Vegeta is dead set on this then I will go with Vegeta." Gohan shocking everyone. "I have been training with Piccolo and Vegeta I know the ins and outs of Vegeta's fighting technique we can partner up. Piccolo I need you to be support for the others. We need to be smart and you're the best tactician we have."
Piccolo nodding in response. "Got it. If you need any help I will do my best to get someone to you for back-up."
"Then it's settled. The two of us will take the charge and everyone else can play with the leftovers." Vegeta scoffing but feeling excited at the prospect.
"Gohan, Vegeta I would wish you luck, but you are both far better suited than Chiatzu and I are." Tien taking a bow of respect to his comrades.
"Thank you Tien." Gohan bowing back. "We still have some time apparently before their other ship gets here maybe we should get something to eat and get some rest." Gohan trying to think what Goku would do.
"That's a good idea Gohan. I'll be inside. " Piccolo smiling and talking a step into the palace of the Lookout to rest with some meditation.
"Not a bad call." Tien following with Chiaotzu who have the same idea in mind.
"I think I will watch the birds from out here." Android 16 choosing to stay outside in near solitude. Each of the other Z-Fighters deciding on their own ways to relax or prepare for the upcoming battle.
Meanwhile in the upper atmosphere of Earth on board the spaceship.
"You are sure the radar showed another ship heading into Earth's atmosphere?" Mui-Mui interrogating Cardoon in disbelief.
"I am absolutely certain. What's more I could've sworn the ship nearly looked like a Namekian ship." Cardoon defending himself.
"There is no way that it is a Namekian ship. What would a race of pathetic weaklings be traveling across the galaxy for Earth for?" Mui-Mui thinking back to the old stories of the peaceful Namekian race of his childhood.
"I guess you're probably right." Cardoon looking back to the radar. "Bojack and the crew are getting closer. It shouldn't be too much longer."
"Good. I'll go get the others and prepare. Be ready for the possibility of a fight." Mui-Mui stepping out of the room thinking to himself while cracking his fingers. 'It's time to finally prove to Lord Bojack why putting me in charge of this unit was a wise idea.'
Our heroes are about to face their toughest challenge yet and the clock is ticking. Will they be able to overcome this new threat? What will happen if they can't? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Nu.