Reformed Saiyans

Chapter Sixteen: The Crusher Corps

IT'S DECEMBER 32ND WOOT! Here's the new chapter!

"Ugh, I wonder what's taking those two idiots so long." Raditz growled. "They should be here by now!"

He tapped his foot impatiently and paced around the area, but no signs.

He sighed. "Guess I should go looking for them." He said.

Raditz flew up, and closed his eyes searching for their ki. He turned his head slowly in all directions but felt nothing.

"Something isn't right…" He said. "Why can't I feel their energies?"

Raditz took a moment to think. "Let's think for a second. This morning there was that earthquake, then there were more Earthquakes later on. I thought it was nothing but maybe there's more to it." He thought. Raditz thought about the Earthquakes some more, the frequency they had happened at and the timing it had happened at. "Yeah, It was almost as if something was growing on the Earth."

Raditz rubbed his chin. "Wait a second...those Earthquakes were quaking in a pattern!" Raditz shouted. "A very familiar pattern! I can't quite remember yet, but it's on the tip of my tongue!"

"I think there was something strange going on in the forest earlier too!" Raditz said to himself. He released his energy and shot off far beyond faster than blazing speeds.

About an hour had passed and Raditz saw the tip of the forest. It didn't even look like a forest anymore. Whatever plants were left, which was almost none, were withered and brittle. All that remained of any water holes were dried out, completely, and any animals were either long gone or dead, with their corpses on the ground.

"What the hell?" Raditz said, widening his eyes with immense confusion. He looked for clues, and saw a giant tree root. "What in the world?!"

Raditz dived in to get a closer and better look. He placed his hand on to see if it was real, and sure enough it felt real.

"A Tree this big?" Raditz said. "How is that even possible!"

Raditz observed the tree's root a little more closely. "Hmm, this seems to be the tail end." He said. "I oughta follow it."

Raditz followed the root endlessly.

Meanwhile…

Daiz rushed to Amond urgently. "Sir, someone's coming near the Tree!" He said. "They're only a few minutes away!"

"Another unexpected guest?" Amond said. "Well, greet him once he's here."

"Right!" Daiz nodded.

Yamcha and Goku had already woken up trying to break free nonetheless they couldn't.

"You won't get away with this!" Yamcha shouted. "We'll stop you somehow!"

Amond chuckled maliciously. "Hahaha! You want to stop us?" Amond said. "How do you propose to do that when you're all tied up! Those bonds restrict all of your ki, you could be easily killed, unable to defend yourselves."

"You'd kill someone unable to defend themselves?!" Goku yelled. "That's just wrong!"

"Call it whatever you prefer, but It doesn't change the fact that you've already lost." Amond replied.

Goku growled. "Damn it! If I could just get out of here!" He thought.

Raditz had made it to the main part of the tree. It's tremendous size shocked Raditz.

"Th-That's one massive tree!" Raditz gasped. As he looked at it in shock, he had realized something. "Wait a second! I remember now! That tree, it must be! And if it is, than that means he's here!"

"If you mean Turles. Then you're correct." A voice said. The voice came out and revealed himself from the shadows to be Daiz. "Hello, Raditz."

"Well well…" Raditz said. "Long time no see. Where is that cousin of mine anyhow?"

"The commander wishes to stay in the ship right now." Daiz replied. "If you'd like to see him, You'll have to get through us!"

Raditz looked at Daiz with a bit of confusion. "Us?" Raditz said. "I only see you."

From the shadows appeared 3 more. Cacao, Rasin, and Lakasei.

"So, the only one we're missing is Amond then." Raditz pointed out.

"I'm afraid Amond won't be fighting you today." Daiz replied.

"That's too bad. I doubt any of you can take me on." Raditz said in a mocking tone.

"You're wrong. The tree of might has granted all of us mighty strength!" Daiz shouted. "And we already know of your fight with Vegeta. So don't think we don't know about your current strength!"

Raditz opened his mouth in shock and then sighed. "Damn, I guess I can't surprise you then." Raditz said. "How do you find that out? It just happened about a few weeks ago."

"Come on, you know news travels fast in the Planet Trade Organization, Raditz!" Rasin said.

"Well then enough talk!" Raditz shouted. "Let's fight!"

Raditz powered up and braced himself as they all charged after him. Rasin first threw a fist from above, which Raditz blocked with his arm. Raditz quickly countered and threw a fist at Rasin's face and then grabbed Rasin.

He threw Rasin against Lakasei who almost had hit Raditz from behind and then with a loud shout creating a powerful shockwave sending those two plummeting to the ground. Instantly after, Daiz threw his fist up towards Raditz's chin, and Raditz bent backwards dodging the attack.

Raditz swung his foot promptly at Daiz, hitting the Pukinpa Prince against his chin. Before Cacao could react, Raditz struck his elbow against Cacao's face, and then slammed his fist into Cacao's gut.

Raditz clenched his fists together and then rammed them against the back of Cacao's neck, causing him to plummet towards the ground. Daiz quickly recovered and swung his foot at the side of Raditz and missed.

Raditz went up rapidly evading Daiz. Rasin and Lakasei flew back up and struck Raditz from behind. Rasin hit Raditz in the neck, and Lakasei struck him in the back pushing Raditz forward. Daiz kneed Raditz's gut instantly after making Raditz gasp a bit for air.

The three took their chance while Raditz was stunned, and threw a flurry of attacks at him. Cacao flew back up after recovering and joined in too. Raditz could only dodge some attacks but got hit by more.

Raditz became annoyed and furiated. He let out a ferocious roar with a violent explosive of energy, blasting all four crewmembers to the ground. Raditz panted heavily, and took a quick second to catch his breath.

"It seems you've gotten alot stronger, Raditz." Amond said. After Amond had heard the explosion, he flew outside to check up on things. Now he stood in front of Raditz with an evil smile on his face.

Amond hurled a fist towards Raditz's face, and Raditz smirked. He ducked swiftly, and hurled a fist aimed at Amond's gut. Amond put his two arms in front of his gut, blocking the attack, but still receiving damage to his arms.

Amond quickly swung his left fist at Raditz's face yet Raditz blocked it. Raditz threw his fist against Amond's chin landing successfully, however, Daiz had recovered from earlier and had kicked Raditz in the back.

Daiz had flown from quite a distance to gain extra impact to his attack, so it sent Raditz crashing. Raditz stopped himself midway, though by then, all five crewmen had regrouped and recovered. All of them fired ki waves at Raditz, which had merged into a bigger one.

Raditz was unable to react and had been knocked unconscious.

"Place some energy bonds on him too." Amond demanded. "I don't want to have trouble with him either."

Daiz and Cacao nodded in response. The two flew over to Raditz and put the restrictors on his wrists and ankles. Cacao then put Raditz over his shoulder and took him to the center of the tree. He placed Raditz near Goku and Yamcha.

Goku and Yamcha gasped.

"Oh no Raditz!" Goku shouted.

"How! Raditz was so much stronger than them!" Yamcha added.

Amond laughed. "That's true, but I think you've forgotten, I wasn't there when you fought them." He pointed out. "This time, I helped out a little."

"You won't get away with this!" Goku shouted. "We'll stop you!"

Amond scoffed, and turned around ignoring Goku. "Cover all of their mouths, I don't wanna hear them talk." He said.

Daiz and Cacao nodded. The two lifted their hands out and pointed their fingers, out came a small beam of yellow energy. As they landed against Goku and Yamcha's mouths it expanded in width covering their mouths disabling the two to speak.

Cacao and Daiz turned around to follow Amond but were instead met with Turles. All of Turles' crew kneeled in response.

"Commander!" Amond said.

Turles flicked his hand motioning for his crew to stand up. "I'm sure you've handled my Cousins and any other problems?" He asked. Amond nodded in response and pointed to the three tied up. "Good."

Turles took several steps forward walking to the three, recognizing Raditz and Goku easily. "It seems my cousin Kakarotto has really taken after his father from appearance after all. I've always wondered when we'd meet." He said.

Goku looked at Turles with hostility and Turles smirked in response.

"Though, I wonder, is this scarface here, an earthling?" Turles asked.

"Yes, Commander." Amond answered. "He appears to be one of Kakarotto's friends. He was quite formidable but nevertheless, we took care of him with ease."

"Really?" Turles said. "That's surprising."

Turles turned around, and then stared at some of the fruit in the tree. "Amond, do you think any of the fruits are ripe yet?" Turles asked.

"The ones in the very center should be Sir." Amond replied. "They seem to have matured the quickest out of all."

Turles flew up to the roof of inside the tree and to the center of it. He picked the fruit carefully, and took a good look at it.

"It seems this'll do." He said. Turles bit into the fruit and swallowed the bites several times. After he was done, his body mass expanded and puffed out. Power surged through his body, and electricity rapidly moved around him. He almost couldn't contain the strength that he had been granted, but then everything relaxed, and came to a calm like a calm ocean.

Turles took a breath in, and smirked evilly. Goku and Yamcha had widened their eyes, and would've gasped if not for the ki wrapped around their mouths. His power had increased dramatically, and it seemed almost unstoppable.

"Incredible." Turles said. "These fruits never cease to amaze me!" Turles looked at himself as he was in awe with his newfound power.

Raditz quickly awoke and immediately sensed the immense power broadening his eyes as he did. He sat up as his body was half way towards the ground, making himself a little more comfortable.

"Turles!" Raditz shouted. Turles swiftly turned to the three.

"I've been wondering when you'd awake Cousin." Turles said.

Raditz growled viciously. "What do you think you're doing!"

Turles chuckled and shook his head slowly. "What am I doing?" Turles asked. "Come on, you know what I'm doing. That's a dumb question to ask."

"You know what I mean Cousin." Raditz replied. "Explain yourself!"

"If I must." Turles said. "You see, I've been looking for a candidate to really test the Tree of Might. My original subjects were… I'd say too insufficient, and couldn't let the Tree become what it was destined to be."

"You mean...You found it?!" Raditz asked in shock.

"Found it?" Turles said. "What do you think you're standing in right now!"

"What's your plan now then?" Raditz asked. "Dispose of us and run off with all the fruits?"

Turles turned to this side crossing his arms. "Actually, I have a better idea." He said. He turned back to Raditz and put his hand out. "Join us, and together we can become unstoppable!"

"What's in it for me?" Raditz asked.

"What's in it for you? Everything!" Turles answered. "You'll be allowed to eat the fruits and become exceedingly powerful. Stronger than Frieza! Stronger than Cold! Stronger than ANYONE!"

"Tempting, but how do I know what you're telling me is true?" Raditz asked. "After all, you've done nothing but deceived me in the past."

Goku tried to stop Raditz from joining but anything he had said was muffled under the ki.

"How about I let you try a taste of the fruit's power." Turles said. He removed Raditz's Ki Bonds by the flick of a finger and Raditz stood up. "If you're not convinced, well, I'd hope that you are."

Turles handed out the fruit, and Raditz stared at it skeptically for a second. He hesitantly reached out for it, and then just went for the fruit. Raditz opened his mouth and took a huge bite of the fruit.

Immediately, Raditz felt power coursing through his body as his chest puffed along with the rest of his body broadening, and then relaxing soon after. Raditz's eyes widened in awe and shock. He clenched and released his fists multiple times, as he felt renewed. The fruit had done more than what Turles had proposed.

"This is incredible!" Raditz gasped.

"So, what do you think?" Turles asked. "Will you join us?"

Raditz turned and looked at the other two and then turned back. "Let me think about it for a second." Raditz said. Raditz rapidly fired several small energy beams against the Ki Bonds around Goku and Yamcha freeing them. "How about no!"

Turles growled and gritted his teeth. "Get them!" He shouted.

The crew launched themselves at the three. Daiz and Cacao charged after Goku who jumped back and flew out of the tree to gain some room to fight.

Rasin and Lakasei rushed after Yamcha, pulling their fists back and throwing them at him. Yamcha quickly flipped several times backwards to gain some distance, and put his two arms in front of himself to block the incoming attacks.

Rasin lifted his leg, kneeing Yamcha towards his face. Yamcha ducked, however, Lakasei had come from below and hurled his fist against Yamcha's chest. Yamcha had been pushed backwards to a slight. He quickly recovered and rebalanced himself powering up as he did along with activating the Kaioken technique.

"Kaioken!" He shouted. Yamcha hurled his fist towards Rasin but suddenly stopped. "W-Why can't I move?!"

Yamcha budged his fist, wondering why his movements were restricted. He looked below himself and saw Lakasei causing an odd spiral beam to target himself.

"Ha! This time we'll have you defeated!" Rasin said. "We have the ability to use Psychokinesis which completely restricts your movements!"

"D-Damn it!" Yamcha shouted. He tried to burst through the attack by unleashing his energy exponentially but it didn't work.

Rasin raised his fist and slammed against Yamcha's gut. Yamcha gasped for air, but Rasin swung his fist again! Again! And again!

Each time more painful than the last, eventually pushing small amounts of blood to come out of Yamcha. When Rasin finally stopped, Yamcha panted heavily.

"What's the matter?" Rasin said. "What happened to all that fight you had in yourself?"

Lakasei and Rasin laughed loudly with evil smirks on their faces.

"Why is he dealing so much damage to me?" Yamcha wondered. "He's not that much stronger than m- ...Unless! ...The psychokinesis won't let me deactivate the Kaioken!"

Rasin pulled his fist back once again, and this time prepared a final strike. However, Yamcha was prepared, he looked back up and with his eyes focused, his aura bursted a deep crimson red expanding massively.

"This might damage me severely but not as much as if this continues!" He thought quickly. "KAIOKEN TIMES FOUR!"

Yamcha gripped Rasin's arm and threw him against Lakasei, causing them to impact the ground. He pulled his hands down to his waist, and blue energy collected in between.

"Kamehame!" Yamcha had shouted. In a fast amount of time, those blue energy sparklets turned into one big sphere of energy. He waited, and the two slowly stood back up trying to recollect what just happened. Yamcha powered the Kaioken aura once again and fired the orb of energy. "HA!"

The orb turned into a big wave, and the two Beenz warriors widened their eyes screaming out of fear. Yamcha's kamehameha wave vaporized the two, but it also took whatever energy he had left.

Yamcha floated down and looked around. Raditz was winning against Amond, and showed a clear advantage over him. Goku on the other hand was struggling, he was on the defensive barely keeping off.

"Darn it, I'd like to help Goku, but my energy is so low." He said. Yamcha could barely keep his head up and stared at the floor. He felt slightly dizzy from the Kaioken strain. He shook his head trying to stay awake. It then donned on him, and he quickly lifted his head looking above him. "Wait a second! That's right, the fruit! King Kai said it had healing properties."

With whatever strength he had left, Yamcha gradually flew closer to the fruit. He looked at it and remembered what King Kai had said earlier.

"Well...this is an emergency." Yamcha said. He picked the fruit quietly and carefully, checked to see if anyone was paying attention. No one was, he knew Turles was there and could easily stop him. Yamcha flew out of the tree with the fruit, and hid around the corner.

"Alright, I hope this works." He said. Yamcha bit in the fruit several times and swallowed it. He immediately felt the power surge through his body, his energy restored, and his injuries were gone. It made him feel reborn. Yamcha gulped and opened his eyes wide in shock.

"I c-can't believe it!" He shouted. "This power...it's incredible!"

Yamcha beamed with joy, and blasted to help Goku.

At the same time, in the Tree's Center.

"Give it up Amond!" Raditz shouted. "I have you easily outmatched!"

Amond growled. He was panting heavily, covered in dirt, and had blood drip from his mouth. He rubbed his mouth with his arm, and spat on the ground. "I am the Co-Commander of the Crusher Corps! I'll fight til I'm dead!" He shouted.

Raditz smirked. "Then so be it!" Raditz said.

Amond leaped towards Raditz with his fist raised slightly above his head, and hurled it towards Raditz. Raditz took a quick step back and gripped Amond's wrist. Amond's mouth hung as he was being swung around by Raditz. Raditz spun rapidly and then released while still spinning.

Amond flew up in the air till he hit the ceiling and a yellow energy beam shot through his stomach before his body came crashing down to the ground.

"I took care of your pathetic comrade." Raditz said. "Now its between you and me."

Turles looked at Raditz and then walked over to Amond. He turned Amond over and closed his eyelids.

"Goodbye." Turles said. He turned back to Raditz. "Alright Raditz, you've earned it."

Turles and Raditz shifted into their fighting stances, readying themselves to fight.

To be continued…

Turles: ?

Raditz: 18,000 | Post Fruit: 22,000

Goku: 14,000

Daiz: 11,500

Cacao: 10,500

Yamcha: 3,600 | Kaioken: 7,200 | Kaioken X4: 14,400| Post Fruit: 7,500

Rasin and Lakasei: 4,500