Dragon Ball Nu
Volume 2: Chapter 6
Previously on Dragon Ball Nu, our heroes were met by a mysterious being revealed to be the Supreme Kai. This encounter led to the learning of the evil wizard Babidi and his threat on the universe. After being recruited by the Supreme Kai in case this evil comes to pass our heroes have their own challenges laid before them. The Saiyans remaining on Earth seem to be at odds with one another, and Piccolo and Dende have successfully gained contact with New Namek. What do these things mean for our heroes? What will come of Cardoon's decision to stay on Earth? We try to explore the answers to those questions now.
"Gohan, do you have to go? We haven't trained in over a week. I want to get stronger." Goten looking to his brother for guidance.
"I'm sorry Goten… I can't right now." Gohan trying to avoid the feeling of guilt.
"But it's the weekend and you promised we would keep training."
Kneeling down to speak face to face with his younger brother. "I tell you what. I will train with you tonight after I finish the things I need to get done."
"Really? You mean it?"
"You bet! Right now I just need to fly into town and talk to Vegeta before we take care of some business."
"Wait! Can I go with you and hang out with Trunks? I promise I will stay out of your hair."
"I tell you what if it's okay with Mom then I'll take you." Goten jumping for joy sprinting to get Chi-Chi. 'Maybe if Goten is there with Trunks he and Trunks will spar a little. It would probably be good for both of them. Vegeta does have that Gravity Chamber too… who knows maybe they can get some real rigorous training in.'
"Alright Gohan, Mom said I can go with you!"
"Grab on then Goten. I'm about to teleport us there." Gohan focusing his energy and waiting for Goten before the pair disappear.
"Come on Dad, you've been out at that capsule house every day for the last few days." Trunks trying to convince his Dad that they need to train. "Gohan! Goten! Where did you guys come from?"
"Gohan uses his teleportation to bring us here from home. Pretty cool huh!?"
"Gohan, we are supposed to meet at the capsule house." Vegeta stepping out of the house and into the yard with the others.
"We need to talk first. I need to update you and I didn't think I should say it in front of Cardoon." Goten and Trunks eagerly awaiting to hear the news that clearly seems serious.
"Boys, go on and find something to do. Trunks, if you and Goten want to train together in the Gravity Chamber you may do so just remember like I said until you're ready don't turn the gravity beyond four times Earth's if I'm not there."
"Awe man. Come on Goten." Trunks and Goten walking away. "Just when the conversation was starting to get interesting."
"Vegeta you remember when I had to leave to go to the Lookout? There was something I need to tell you about."
"Well, what is it?"
"We had a visitor, the Supreme Kai to be exact. He came to recruit us and warn us about an evil that is building somewhere. An evil wizard named Babadi is building a force to try to get revenge for the death of his father."
"And what exactly are we supposed to do about that?"
"The Supreme Kai asked if when the time came if we would help fight the threat. This guy is really powerful Vegeta. The Supreme Kai doesn't even know exactly what he is capable of. He just is trying to make sure if this guy surfaces then he can be stopped."
"Well that's great. Does he know where this wizard is? Or are we just supposed to wait for him to show up someday?"
"Unfortunately that's all of the information I know." Gohan knowing Vegeta probably isn't too thrilled with the situation. "Look Vegeta, we have the strength to help. We should if it means keeping the galaxy or even universe safe."
"Fine, but we need to get going I'm sure they are waiting for us at the capsule house." Vegeta and Gohan taking to the sky to meet up with Cardoon.
"Piccolo? What are you doing here?" Gohan and Vegeta stopping to see Piccolo just off in the distance in the sky from the capsule house.
"Last night one of the other Saiyans woke up and then this morning the third woke up. I was here in case anything were to happen."
"So they are all awake now." Vegeta starting to get excited. "Are you coming with us then?"
"Yes, I am. I will just be there as backup in case they were to try anything stupid." The three then proceeding to fly to their destination and land in front of the house.
"Piccolo, for now stay here. You will know if something goes wrong." Vegeta wanting to make sure the Saiyans don't feel threatened at all. Gohan and Vegeta then entering.
"Well, well, well look who finally decided to show up. I got to say you two really gave me a fight back there." Zuccha waiting for Vegeta and Gohan to arrive.
"Zuccha, please remember what I asked. They are not here to fight or control us. They only want to offer us the chance at real freedom." Cardoon trying to step in.
"Cardoon, why are you so soft on this planet yet out in space you were always quick tempered and ready for a fight?" Arame speaking out.
"That's enough. I'm trying to improve obviously my temper before hasn't landed me in very good situations." Cardoon cutting off Arame then turning to Gohan and Vegeta. "Now if you guys will please let me speak. Arame. Zuccha. This is Gohan and Vegeta. They are Saiyans like us."
"I doubt that." Zuccha scoffing at the idea.
"Look, I think we got off on the wrong foot. I understand why you would be hesitate about us, but I promise you Bojack was not the good guy." Gohan stepping forward. "He offered you freedom, but only as long as you followed his orders. I want to offer you chance at real freedom and if that means that you choose to leave Earth then I understand."
"So Cardoon has told us… and how exactly do you expect us to leave if you are offering real freedom if we do not want to stay?" Zuccha making it clear what his decision is.
"I can have a ship fashioned for you to leave then if you're so keen on it." Vegeta getting a little irritated with the short-sightedness of Zuccha. "I know you have been fed stories about me, and I promise you I am a changed man. I did not know that any Saiyans were even still alive. If I did know I would've helped you find a home." Vegeta knowing that just a few years ago he wouldn't had dreamed of trying to find the outcasts of his race.
"So the cold-hearted prince of legend is no more?" Zuccha crossing his arms in disbelief that such a drastic change could occur. "You live among humans as if you are one of them."
"I have been shown a better path. A better reason to fight. If you don't want that then so be it, but I won't let you bring harm to this planet."
"Vegeta, that's enough. What about you? What are you wanting to do?" Gohan turning to Arame who looks shocked she is even being consulted. "Everyone gets their own decision."
"I… I…" Arame shaking her head. "I want to leave with Zuccha. He and I have other plans with this new given freedom. If Cardoon choses to stay here that is his choice, but if he does we won't be coming back for him."
"Well then it's settled." Zuccha smiling in victory then turning to Cardoon. "What will it be Cardoon? Are you going to stay here and play human with these 'Saiyans' or are you going to come with us?" Zuccha clearly mocking Vegeta and Gohan.
"I'm sorry Zuccha. I'm staying here on Earth with Gohan and Vegeta. I think there is much more to learn from them then we would learn just traveling out in space." Cardoon feeling like he is betraying brethren.
"Very well." Zuccha looking down upon his now betrayed comrade. "When will this ship you speak of be ready?"
"It should be ready in one week. Then you can be on your way." Vegeta knowing Bulma should be able to fulfill that request without being too crabby.
"In the meantime we will be staying here, yes?" Arame knowing they probably won't be leaving.
"Yes, if you decide to change your mind then we always have room." Gohan trying to lighten the mood.
"Gohan, may I come with you for now? Maybe explore more of Earth and see what it has to offer?" Cardoon feeling the looks of disgust on the back of his neck from Zuccha and Arame.
"Sure thing." Gohan stepping out with Cardoon leaving just Vegeta with the remaining Saiyans. "Cardoon can I talk to you?" Gohan stopping him after they exit the building.
"Of course Gohan. HOLY COW! Who's the Namekian?!" Cardoon jumping back into a fighting stance. "I knew it! Our information on there being a Namekian on Earth was true!"
"Calm down Cardoon it's okay." Gohan waiting for Piccolo to come closer. "Cardoon this is a friend and ally of ours."
"Yes, my name is Piccolo. So you must be one of the Saiyans who Vegeta decided to take in." Piccolo doing a scan over of the Saiyan.
"So is there a whole colony of Namekians living here?"
"No, it is just me and the Guardian of the planet who are Namekian." Sensing just to try to see the depths of Cardoon's power. "You aren't the Saiyan who powered up in the fight with Bojack's men are you?"
"No… but wait the only way you could know that is if you can sense power! I hope you will consider teaching me! Zuccha is the only one of our squadron who could sense power."
'So he can't sense power levels and can't turn into a Super Saiyan. Interesting.' Piccolo turning to Gohan. "So what's going on with the other Saiyans?"
"They… don't want to stay here."
"It's probably for the best. If they were that unhappy with being here then they shouldn't stay." Piccolo turning to Cardoon. "So why is it you are wanting to stay then?"
"Freedom. Actual freedom. We always said we had it and I loved to fight, but I never wanted to kill other Saiyans. It just seemed wrong that an almost extinct race kill off their own."
"What exactly are you hoping to gain from staying here? You must want something else other than just freedom?" Sensing something else in Cardoon's feelings.
"I would like to learn how to become a stronger Saiyan maybe become a Super Saiyan. I know that the same blood that courses through Zuccha's blood flows through mine and I should be able to obtain that power too."
"It won't be easy. I promise you that. I was the youngest Super Saiyan that I know of and I went through very intense training. Do you think you would be up for that kind of training? Once that is we know we can trust you." Gohan holding out his hand offering a shake for that deal.
"I won't let you down." Cardoon meeting the handshake. "How do I help you gain that trust?"
"Piccolo? You and my Dad were once rivals. How do you think he knew to trust you?"
"He didn't." Piccolo pausing. "It was the choice. It was you that changed my mind and helped me see fighting for friends was better than fighting for myself. So when you think you see that Cardoon is ready to fight for others instead of just for his own goals that is when you know."
"That doesn't really help me to show you can trust me." Cardoon confused by Piccolo's response.
"I will know. Don't worry." Piccolo smiling and reassuring both Cardoon and Gohan. 'After all I can sense and read feelings just like Goku.' Vegeta proceeding to exit from the small building and joining the group.
"So I see you've met our resident Namek."
"Yes, Vegeta and it sounds like we are all going to have to start training in different pairs. Cardoon wants to eventually learn how to reach Super Saiyan." Piccolo smirking.
"Ah, another Super Saiyan. I can't say I'm surprised. It would be fitting. Your friends don't realize we could help them grow stronger, but it may be for the best."
'Yes, it is for the best at least one of those two is holding extreme hatred and anger I sense he would've tried to lash out against someone.' Piccolo reading the feelings pouring out of both Arame and Zuccha. "Where will he be staying then?"
"That's a good question." Gohan trying to think of a good solution.
"He can stay in West City. I will find him a place to stay somewhere he can be close but isn't needing to live with one of us." Vegeta speaking up and taking charge.
"Alright Vegeta, I guess we will leave it to you then." Gohan agreeing. "Let's get going Cardoon why don't you come with Piccolo and I? We can show you more around Earth. Vegeta, would you like to go discuss those living arrangements with Bulma?"
"Fine. I will be back though." The group splitting off. Vegeta knowing he is going to need Bulma's help to get everything done.
"Piccolo do you think we can trust to show him the Lookout?" Gohan whispering to Piccolo as the trio is flying through the sky.
"I think so. He doesn't have an evil heart." Piccolo turning back to Cardoon who is following just a few feet behind. "Cardoon we are going to pick up the speed and show you the Earth's Lookout. Keep up!"
"Got it!" Suddenly Piccolo and Gohan blasting off at blinding speed that catches Cardoon off guard before he increases his own speed to catch up. 'Man, these guys are fast. There's no telling just how strong they are… or how strong they could really help me become.' Cardoon smiling to himself. 'Maybe this time I finally have a real team… I sure hope so.'
What new adventures await our heroes? How will Cardoon fit on the team? Will the Z-Fighters be prepared the next time they are needed? Find out this and more next time on Dragon Ball Nu.