Dragon Ball Nu
Volume 2: Chapter 4
Previously on Dragon Ball Nu, our heroes began to try to learn more about the Saiyan Cardoon while the other Saiyans are still recovering from the encounter during the invasion on Earth. The Supreme Kai as decided to also pay a visit to some of our heroes, and Dende is successful in establishing contact with the Guardian of New Namek. What new adventures and challenges await our heroes just on the horizon? How will Cardoon react to Earth? Find out this time on Dragon Ball Nu.
"I never noticed before." Cardoon pausing in mid-flight causing Vegeta and Gohan to also pause.
"Never noticed what?" Gohan curious about Cardoon's awe-struck look.
"I just never noticed how… peaceful it all is. Earth isn't like every other planet. The skies are so clear, the cloud they look so soft and warm, the breeze it's warm yet gentle. I just can't believe we were on a mission to bring any kind of disruption to a planet that seems so peaceful."
"Yes, Earth does tend to grow on you. It isn't something we Saiyans tend to think of when we are on a mission here." Vegeta recalling his first time on Earth, and missing out on recognizing that simple beauty.
"It's a shame…" Cardoon clenching his fist in frustration and sadness.
"What?" Gohan unsure whether to raise his guard or not hanging on every word with suspicion.
"Zuccha won't see this beauty. He will only see the mission he has set before him. He will only care for that one goal. Arame though, I don't know." Cardoon realizing if Zuccha wakes up they may have a fight on their hands.
"I knew a Saiyan once a lot like Zuccha. A young warrior obsessed with trying to gain control and strength. A Saiyan ruthless against anyone who stood in his way." Vegeta reflecting while speaking.
"Was there any redemption for him?" Cardoon hitting a nerve.
"He trains now for a different purpose. He doesn't fight to be the strongest, but to protect his family. He doesn't seek to kill anymore, but instead has learned sometimes showing mercy is possible. He also though never will be able to give up those killer instincts and he will never hesitate to kill if his family or friends are on the line." Turning to Cardoon. "That's Saiyan was me. I was a hateful warrior. I was proud, and I still am. Now though I am proud of myself for finding my own destiny. Proud of my friends and my family. I can't promise you your friend will change for the better, but I can promise you when he faces what he seeks it will change him."
'Vegeta, I never knew. You have always been so prideful. I can't believe this change. It's Trunks, it has to be. When Cell killed him I saw the switch in Vegeta change. He wasn't fighting for himself anymore… he was fighting for his son.' Gohan smiling to himself. 'Well looks like Dad was right people can change. All this time we were leery of Vegeta, but we gave him a chance.' The three deciding to continue their tour of the Earth.
Meanwhile in the Other World, Goku and King Kai are about to be greeted by a rather unusual guest. A mysterious pair of beings are making their way through the Other World tracking down Goku and King Kai.
"So you're the famous Saiyan we have heard about." Shin smiling as he and Kibito walk up behind Goku and King Kai.
"Who is sneaking up behind King Kai?" King Kai turning around and immediately dropping to his knees in shock. "I'm so sorry sir. I couldn't possibly had known it was you."
"King Kai, I don't mean to sound rude, but who is this guy?"
"Goku are you crazy!? Bow and show some manners before the Supreme Kai!" King Kai yanking Goku to his knee.
"Supreme Kai!? I can't believe King Kai has never mentioned you before! It's nice to meet you." Goku taking a quick bow then holding out his hand for a handshake. 'This energy… This guy's energy is crazy. I've never felt anything like it.'
"Goku, you can't just offer a handshake to the Supreme Kai!" King Kai yanking down Goku's hand.
"No, that's quite alright. I've come to meet your Goku." Supreme Kai shaking Goku's hand. The two locking hands feeling the energy emanating off one another as the Supreme Kai slowly begins releasing more of his hidden energy.
'This can't be real. It's like his energy is just pouring out but it's different.' Goku beginning to sweat while in thought.
"Don't worry Goku. My energy it is different, but I have not come to punish you." Shin giving a smile smile. "But last time I watched you you were with Pikkon and another smaller warrior. Where is he? I was hoping to meet the smaller warrior too."
Goku thinking back. "Oh, you mean Gohan! So you've been watching us from your planet. Well he isn't a resident of Other World. Gohan is my son. He was granted a day to train with me in Other World."
"I see. The boy must be strong and special for King Yemma to allow him access to the Other World."
"Gohan saved the Earth from a powerful being a few years ago now." King Kai speaking up to help clear the air for his superior.
"I know both you and your son must be strong otherwise Pikkon wouldn't had trained with the two of you." Shin acknowledging their strength.
"Pikkon is strong that's for sure. He and I have trained quite a bit together. It's no surprise he saved the universe all those years ago. You said you came here to meet Gohan and I, but why?"
"You see Goku, as the Supreme Kai my job is to protect life and help it prosper. I do that sometimes by meeting very strong and special individuals. Like Pikkon for example, and if they prove to be of good nature then if a strong enough danger comes forward I ask them to protect life."
"Wait if you are supposed to protect why did you not interfere when a tyrant like Frieza was still alive?" Goku interrupting the Supreme Kai.
"Goku! Don't question his methods! He protects life just on a much bigger scale." King Kai trying to reign in Goku.
"It's alright King Kai. Goku has every right to question he has never met a Supreme Kai before. Goku, I did not interfere with Frieza because he was not to the magnitude of power that my intervention is allowed for. I must only intervene if the force of death is large enough. Smaller troubles are given to the respective King Kai's for duty." King Kai nodding his head in agreeance with Shin's statement.
"The last time a Supreme Kai had to interfere with your world was thousands of years ago." Kibito demonstrating just how rare this is.
"You mean this Majin Buu guy wasn't the last time you guys came down?"
"No Goku, it was not, but enough about that. I am curious what kind of power do you possess Goku? For Pikkon to even consider you a sparring partner you must be strong." Shin feeling intrigued by the likes of Saiyans.
"I am still trying to grow stronger. I am not as strong as Pikkon, but let me show you! Aaaaah!" Small pebbles on the ground beginning to tremble as Goku powers up. "AAAH! This is an Ascended Super Saiyan or we just call it Super Saiyan 2."
"Your power is quite impressive. Is there more?" Shin walking around Goku taking in his energy and the spectacle.
"More? I just push the energy higher, but I don't have another level of power if that's what you're asking." Goku looking disgruntled with Shin's reaction.
"Goku, if you want me to let you in on a secret? You are at about half the power Pikkon possessed at his prime."
"HALF!? YOU MEAN PIKKON WAS THAT MUCH STRONGER THAN I AM?" Goku in shock. 'Pikkon is that much stronger than me and he still wanted to train with me? Do I have some higher power I don't know of?'
"I'm sorry Goku, I don't have the answer to your question. I don't know how deep your power runs." Shin reading Goku's mind again. "What I can tell you is Pikkon must see potential in you." Shin just then noticing and remembering something. "Aren't Saiyans supposed to have tails?"
"What? Oh, yeah. I have mine removed when I was a child." Goku powering down.
'What a pity. Oh well nothing we can do about it now.' Shin remembering the legends of just how strong some Saiyans can become standing on par with races like the Sphinxian. "Are you strongest member of your race?"
"I…uh… well I'm dead. I have unlimited energy and never tire so I don't think that's a fair comparison. If I had to be honest I would say my son, Gohan, is stronger." Goku now peaking Shin's interest again.
"And your son, he is the strongest member of your race that you know of?" Shin feeling excitement building.
"Absolutely! His energy gets so large that I can feel it from here sometimes!"
"Well then, I think it is time we paid him a visit then. Don't you agree Kibito?"
"Yes sir." The two preparing to teleport away. "To Earth it is then?"
"Yes, it was nice to meet you Goku. King Kai, it is always a pleasure I will try to visit before the next century passes." The two being disappearing, teleporting to Earth.
'Gohan, you must come to the Lookout at once!' Dende telepathically calling on Gohan. 'It's urgent!'
"Dende?" Gohan snapping into thought. "When in the world did you learn to speak to people like King Kai?"
"Who is he talking to?" Cardoon very confused as to why Gohan is speaking to seemingly no one.
"Gohan is speaking to someone telepathically. Gohan! What in the world is going on!?" Vegeta shouting trying to get an answer.
'Gohan, I need you to come now!'
"Alright." Turning to the others. "Vegeta, I need to go. Please stay here with Cardoon. Something isn't right. I will get you if we need you."
"WHY AM I STUCK BABYSITTING!"
"Vegeta, you've been wanting to take responsibility in leading our new allies. This is that chance. I don't have time to arugue." Gohan focusing then disappearing into thin air without moving.
"Where did he go?!" Cardoon freaking out.
Swallowing his pride and speaking in a normal tone of voice. "He teleported away. He will be back. Come now." The two continuing their tour without their third member.
"Dende, I'm here! What's wrong?" Gohan appearing at the Lookout trying to look around not noticing anything different.
"Gohan, is it? I have heard so much about you." Shin taking Gohan off guard speaking from the distance.
"Who are you? Where is Dende?!" Gohan immediately surging his energy. "I swear if you hurt him."
'Interesting. This power is similar to Goku's but not quite the same. How deep does this power run?'
"HEY! Are you listening to me? I'll wipe this grin off your face if you don't answer me!" Charging at the Supreme Kai engulfed in his rage.
"GOHAN STOP! That's enough!" Dende shouting from his hiding place running out to his friend. "I was asked to hide! So you would get angry and show your energy, but you can't fight that man!"
"Who… who is he?" Gohan still prepared to attack.
"Gohan that is the Supreme Kai. Now I want you to listen to me Gohan. The Supreme Kai came because he was interested in your power." Piccolo stepping out from the Lookout's Palace along with Mr. Popo and Kibito.
"Supreme Kai? Like King Kai? I've never heard of a being higher than King Kai." Gohan lowering his energy.
"Gohan, don't go dropping your energy on my account. I actually want to experience it." Shin feeling disappointed with the sudden interruption. "Most mortals don't attain power that intrigues me. I talked to Goku in Other World and he led me to you."
"Dad said I have a greater power than him?" Shaking his head. "I have been training a lot, but Supreme Kai sir, Piccolo and Vegeta also have been training very hard. I don't know between the three of us who is the strongest."
"So Earth is just full of surprises. Well I came in search of a warrior. When a mortal becomes strong enough to catch my attention I typically try to recruit them in case they are ever needed. You trained with Pikkon so I tracked you down."
"I see. This is too weird. First Bojack now this. Wait a second… I trained in Other World years ago, why the wait?"
"So you are perceptive too. Well Gohan, at that time we were helping a new Supreme Kai get accustomed to his position. You see it isn't very often new Supreme Kais come around." Looking into the distance. "Unfortunately, I fear that time is coming."
"What's coming exactly?" Gohan flashing back to past battles.
"It's true a long time ago Pikkon helped to destroy Majin Buu and his creator, the wizard, Bibidi, but I fear the ramifications of that encounter. Bibidi had a son, Babidi. I have been watching Babidi for a long time, but he disappeared. He is full of distaste and hatred, and he looks to get revenge for his father's death. Majin Buu can't be rebuilt, but he may be trying to seek out his own power."
"Babidi? So now there are evil wizards? You mean like magic? Real magic?" Gohan almost falling over.
"Gohan, if the time comes I will call upon you and anyone else I can gather to fight this coming battle. Do you understand?"
Nodding his head in disbelief. "Yes, sir."
What is this new power Babidi seeks? How will the Z-Fighters stand up to an opponent like no other? What new battles come on the horizon find out next time on Dragon Ball Nu.