The foreign Saiyans movements were very articulate, and Calina's whole attention was focused on his form and the way his fighting technique flowed. It was somewhat strange, as she watched him charge Goku, she recognized his form. His upright posture and clean-fast body movements seemed very familiar to Calina. Almost identical to Gohans and for that matter, Goku's. Perhaps she was over analyzing the new warrior.
Everyone in the group was tense, and soon without much notice, Trunks and Goku stopped fighting and powered down. They began to talk. But all Calina could get out of it was some arm waving and Goku laughing and pointing at the group.
Calina approached Gohan's back, her height still a few inches over his. Calina's eyes focused as she watched Gohan's body begin to slightly shake. His eyes locked onto his father. He was going to explode in anticipation.
Calina heard Piccollo gasp loudly as he looked down and over to you and Gohan. Eyes wide, mouth slightly gaped. Even with her heightened senses she still couldn't pick up on what the two were saying. Goku and the stranger were too far away. Piccollo must have found out something interesting. Calina stayed quiet, she did however meet eyes with him. Piccollo looked down at Gohan and then at you. With an abrupt cough he closed his mouth and turned to face Goku and the visitor once more.
" This is ridiculous, Kakarot is just right there.. I say we blow this idiot out to kingdoms come and be done with this. " Vegeta's arms relaxed from their crossed position and with a heavy sigh Bulma shook her head from behind him.
" Do you have something to say woman! " Vegeta's voice was loud and assertive. Bulma matched his tone and began to wave her hands in the air in frustration.
" Why don't you keep your nasty comments to yourself! " Bulma shot a fiery look at the prince, and a few seconds later Vegeta began to mumble profanity.
Without much more notice both Goku and the new visitor were done talking. While Goku stayed in place, the new warrior levitated into the air and flew towards them. His short, pale purple hair pushing back and showing his well defined face.
Landing just a few yards from the group, the warrior withdrew a capsule from his coat. With a small click from his thumb, and a light toss, a bulge of smoke bursted into the area.
Calina looked over her shoulder at Gohan. He had a smile on his face, ear to ear. Calina couldn't help but smile. The Saiyan visitor cleared his throat and began to talk as the smoke began to clear. Revealing some sort of small ship.
" I really want to thank all of you for being so understanding with me being here.. And It was really nice to.." Calina watched as Trunks looked down and over at you and Gohan.. " It was really nice to see everyone again.."
With a wide smile and small wave, the stranger boarded his ship and as he readied to take off, Calina watched the man pay special attention to Bulma and Vegeta. Going so far as to wave to Bulma before his ship disappeared with a crackling bright light.
Calina wasn't even turned around when she felt a huge push of energy lunge past her. Nearly toppling her over, she turned to see Gohan blazing in the air towards his father. Calina and the rest of the group weren't far behind.
Soon everyone was around Goku, the large Saiyan was all smiles and was Calina watched a look of peace wash over his face when he hugged his son.
" Dad I've missed you so much.. We didn't know when or if you were ever coming back! What took you so long? " Gohan pulled away from his father embrace and started talking.
" Well where do I start.. Hmm.." Goku paused for a moment as he looked up into the sky. Dazing out for a moment.
" What on Earth are you wearing. You look ridiculous. " Vegeta scorned Goku and Goku switched his thought over to Vegeta. Goku was wearing some sort of absurd tunic with brown pieces of fabric wrapped around his torso and some sort of pants.
" I look ridiculous!? Vegeta you're wearing a hot pink shirt! " Goku began to laugh and soon did the rest of the group. Vegeta's face began to redden as his blood began to boil.
" Well.. I was battling Freiza and by the time I had finally thought I had defeated him, Planet Namek was getting ready to explode, So I had to find a working ship fast. I searched and searched and finally I found Freiza's old ship. The one he had landed on Namek with. I jumped into it and got off the planet with just seconds to spare." Goku paused as the group took in the new information.
" I was exhausted, and I could barely stay conscious. I typed in a random coordinate and passed out. When I woke up I had crashed on some strange planet filled with small aliens. Exhausted, I passed out again and when I woke up I was getting medical care. I had crash landed on a planet called Yardrat, and the planet was inhabited with these very kind aliens who were nice enough to heal me and give me some cloths. OH, and they taught me a new technique! " Goku wasn't short of breath and with a wide grin he brought up his right arm and placed his index and middle finger onto his forehead. Everyone watched as his body image began to flicker.
" I call it, The Instant Transmission! " Goku's body began to fade as he finally disappeared for a few seconds and then reappeared.
" Big deal, so your super fast. I don't understand why that's-" Yamcha was speaking when he suddenly cut out.
" Are those Master Roshi's sunglasses? " Krillin spoke up with an over all questioning look. Goku started to laugh. Shifting a pair of sunglasses on and off his eyes he nodded.
" So you can dematerialize your body and rematerialize to what ever place you wish? " Calina spoke up out of the blue with a wide smile. She had seen a lot of things in her travels, but this was one of the most creative feats she had seen.
" All I have to do is think of a place where I want to be when using the move and, BAM! I'm there, its really neat." Goku started to laugh before pausing.
" Be right back, I think Master Roshi might need these! " Again disappearing, Goku finally reappeared with just his self.
" What took you so long dad.." Gohan's face looked slightly pained and Goku began to look incredibly guilty.
" I promise I didn't stay away because I wanted to son, if I could have been right here with you and your mother I would have. " Goku started to smile and Gohan's body and face relaxed.
" Man Goku you sure look strong. And Hey! You just missed Freiza! " Krillin spoke up with a surprised look.
" Yeah, man was he in a rush.. He shot passed me in space, I think he was in a rush to get here before me. By the way, who beat him? " Goku looked at the group in suspicion.
" Was it.. you Vegeta!? " Goku shifted his glance over to the Saiyan prince.
" I didn't have a chance to fight Kakarot. Your little punk friend cut Freiza down before any of us had a chance to fight him. " Vegeta shot Goku a nasty look and Goku laughed.
" Oh, right. " Goku pulled a small vile from his pocket. Every paused, curious.
" Tru-.. I mean the visitor from earlier gave me this. He said he was from the future and wanted to give me this medicine. In the future I die from a virus that attacks my heart. " Everyone gasped and protested. However Piccollo spoke up after Goku.
" The stranger also said that without Goku, the threat that comes in the future kills everyone except Gohan.. In three years time androids created by a Dr. Gero will rise up and destroy the world we live in. We have an opportunity here to train and prevent any of this from happening." Piccolo's stern tone caught everyone's attention.
" Gero.. Gero.. You mean the mad scientist from The Red Ribbon Army? No way, Goku blew him up when he was a kid." Bulma spoke up and Krillin nodded in agreement.
" I was there, there is no way he survived. Goku blew up the entire Ribbon Base, Gero included. " Krillin added to what Bulma had previously said. Piccollo still pushed the issue.
" He managed to survive and has come up with a new batch of androids." Piccollo spoke up again and everyone became quiet.
" Three years huh.. Well I can tell you one thing. I will be the one to put those androids down. I, the prince of all Saiyans, will be the one to achieve the super Saiyan level. " Vegeta proclaimed his intentions and every one else followed.
" We have three years. Gohan, you and piccolo come and train with me.." Goku spoke allowed and Krillin followed.
" I think I'm going to head to Master Roshi's and train. Maybe he can whip me into shape." Krilin laughed and looked at the others. Preparing to take to the skies.
Vegeta turned and took off into the air. His patience gone, following in his steps and taking to the air was Tien and chiaotzu.
" We're heading off too. I think we might do some high mountain training. " With a small pause and a wave the two also disappeared into the distance.
" Well Calina, what do you think. Do you maybe want to come and train with us? " Gohan spoke up as he rushed over to you. Calina was caught off guard for a moment and immediately started to lightly blush as Gohan slowly wrapped his hands around her own.
" Sure.. Sounds wonderful.. Not sure how thrilled Chi-Chi will be about it though. " Calina managed a small smile before Goku spoke up.
" Oh man is she going to be happy to see me. What do you say me and you head home Gohan? We can all start training in the morning! " Goku's voice was filled with determination and it spread amongst the small group. Piccollo, however seemed unaffected.
" That's IF you can get that whole idea by Chi-Chi. I highly doubt she will be okay will you running off again to fight so soon. " Piccollo's words made their mark and Goku began to look worried. He shook it off and decided to just go home and see how she would react.
" Calina we can start meditation for the remainder of the evening and some light training. " Piccollo spoke as he shifted his eyes to hers. She enjoyed being trained by Piccollo and gladly agreed. Gohan needed to spend sometime with his family anyways.
Gohan had released one of your hands and now only held one. Flashing you a reassuring smile he slowly released your remaining hand.
" You'll have to come over tomorrow. I bet moms going to be cooking non-stop for dad. " Calina listed to his words and nodded. Matching eyes with her as he took a few steps back. Turning, he took off into the sky with Goku and disappeared amongst the clouds.
Piccollo turned to Calina. " Are you ready? "
Calina's face was stern but still a small smile crept across her lips. Moments later the two took off into the sky.
Meanwhile, in the conversation from earlier..
The Saiyan who had so conveniently showed up in time to slay Freiza and save the day, was finally able to reveal his identity.
Finally powering down from super Saiyan, he and Goku began to talk.
" My name is Trunks, I'm from the future Goku. I am the son of Bulma and Vegeta. I've traveled back in time to try and stop two villains who will kill everyone you love. Goku, do you remember Dr. Gero? The old scientist you thought you killed when you were a child? " Trunks paused and Goku stretched his limbs.
" WHAT, Vegeta and Bulma! No way! " Goku starts to laugh and shakes his head.
" Those two hate one another!.. Man, what a combination. " Goku looks over at Trunks, who is very serious.
" That old scientist from when I was a kid? There's no way! I accidently transformed one night when I was little and demolished that place! " Goku spoke with small laugh.
Trunks, however, was in anything but a laughing mood. His stern face quickly made Goku stop laughing. Goku continued to listen.
" In my time Goku two androids break free from Dr. Gero. Slaughtering their creator, they go on a killing spree that lasts a lifetime. Goku I was far too young to stop them when they were first activated. No one was strong enough to beat them." Trunks's words were cold and Goku finally started to pick up that this wasn't a joke.
" What about me! Did I die too? " Goku's question left him waiting in suspense.
" You die before the androids attack from a virus that attacks the heart. " Trunks's eyes were dead set on Goku's. But instead of becoming cold, Goku started to laugh.
" You mean to tell me that I've fought in so many battles, won against so much evil, but the thing that kills me is a bug? " Goku started to laugh harder and Trunks persistently pushed the android issue.
" Goku everyone you know and love could die. The only one who survives in my time in Gohan and Calina. " Trunks paused and this caught Goku's attention.
" Then Gohan could definitely beat the androids, if not him Calina seems to be strong too. Why not one of them? " Goku looked suspicious. He always had high expectations for Gohan.
" They've tried and I tried to help them, but I've always been too weak. A few years ago.. There was an incident in my time with Gohan and Calina.." Trunks's voice trailed off. Goku looked at him a little surprised.
" Calina was pregnant with your first grandchild and by coincidence the androids happened to find her. Goku she couldn't defend herself, and when me and Gohan arrived, Gohan knocked me unconscious so I wouldn't get hurt. When I woke up they were both dead Goku. The androids had killed both of them with no pity, no sympathy or compassion. Goku they are monsters." Goku listened to what Trunks was saying and took it all in.
" So what your saying is MY SON has a BABY! " Goku started to laugh as he pointed to the small group of warriors in the distance. He looked a little proud as he spoke.
Trunks began to look a little frustrated. " I managed to get the baby out of Calina before she died. You have a two year old granddaughter in my time. But Goku listen, in order to change your future I need you to listen.." Trunks persisted and Goku finally gave in.
" Where and when do they finally attack Trunks? "
" Amaro City, between the times of 11:00am and 1:30pm.. You need to be ready Goku.. My future and yours depends on it.. I also want you to take this, it's the cure to the heart virus you are going to get. You don't have one in your time, but in my time there us a cure. " Trunks pulled a small vile from his shirt and tossed it at Goku. Goku caught it on command.
" Thanks a ton! Man, what can I do to thank you! " Goku spoke as he placed the vile inside his cloths.
" I need you to beat the androids and prevent this nightmare from happening here. And remember Goku, you can't breath a word of this to anyone. One peep and I might not exist. Got it? " Trunks spoke as he began to levitate.
" Got it." Goku replied with a small wave.
" My mother always talks about what a phenomenal person you were Goku. I think I understand a little bit now where she is coming from. " Trunks gave Goku a small wave and flew his way back towards the group from earlier.
( I am so sorry this chapter is so late! Not to mention small. I have a mac and my charger decided to die, and it had taken me a while to get a new one. BUT, I should be able to produce more chapters more frequently now! Yay! Also the next chapter will be leading into and starting the android saga. Any comments questions or concerns just get at me! Also if you have any suggestions for what the new kids name should be, comment or message and I might consider it! )
