Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or Zoids CC. I do own Lorren.

A/N: Welcome to the fifth chapter of Abnormal Childhood where our Z warriors try to hold off the saiyans as they wait for Goku to arrive. As previous chapters can testify, this chapter is for my girl on her birthday. While I mention this, I just want to assure everyone that I am not only putting up chapters once a year (the fanfic would take forever to finish), it's only been this way because I have had to deal with personal matters over the past couple of years which is why I promise to upload chapters more frequently so we can make a lot more progress. So without further ado, I turn it over to Lorren. Enjoy!

"Sorry, guys," whimpered Gohan as he stood there crying and shaking. "I just froze."

"No kidding," I muttered. Yes, I knew he was scared but so was I especially since nothing seemed to faze Nappa who was currently telling us that he was going to kill us but at least I stood up here with Piccolo and Krillin ready to fight because that was what it meant to be a Z warrior. You'd think the son of Goku would understand that but I guess not every child is like his father which just made me want Goku to hurry up and get here even more.

While Nappa was describing his grand plan, Tien was struggling to get back on his feet but couldn't as he collapsed face first into the ground.

Nappa glanced down at the fallen warrior and laughed. "Your little band just keeps on getting smaller. Looks like it's just the three of you now."

I gritted my teeth but remained where I was while Krillin glanced at Piccolo. "He's right, Piccolo."

Piccolo growled as he glared down at Gohan who was still cowering behind a giant rock. "Gohan."

"Alright, what do you say we get down to business?" suggested Nappa, returning his gaze to us. "Who's next?"

"Nappa!" shouted Vegeta suddenly, making Nappa look back at him. "Don't forget, we still need the Namek to tell us about the Dragon Balls!"

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot," Nappa murmured before sneering at Krillin and me. "Looks like you two are up. After all, it would be all too easy to take you on one at a time."

"And here I thought with your brain you would appreciate the simpler solution," I quipped despite the fact his grin was sending chills throughout my whole body.

Vegeta laughed. "She's got you there, Nappa. Maybe you should take her on first since she appears so willing."

"You must be crazy if you think we'll let you take on a little girl all by herself," said Krillin as he flew closer to me.

"She's the one who suggested it," Vegeta shot back as he smirked and pointed a finger at me. "It's only fitting that she goes first, don't you think?"

Nappa grinned. "Sounds like a plan to me."

"Alright," murmured Piccolo suddenly making us turn to look at him. "Let's try a direct attack before he powers up again!"

Krillin and I stared at the Namek. "Huh?!"

"You're familiar with the multiform technique, aren't you Krillin?" asked Piccolo.

"Yeah," Krillin replied slowly before resigning himself.

Piccolo nodded. "Good. What about you, Lorren?"

"I know it," I confirmed. "But I can only split into two."

"Let's do it then," Piccolo growled. "All three of us!"

~ Abnormal Childhood ~

The three of us powered up. Piccolo and Krillin split into three while I split into two.

"Ha," snorted Vegeta as he watched on. "Amateurs."

"We'll see who the amateur is," I muttered as the eight of us charged Nappa who collected energy into his fists and knocked us to the ground, returning us to normal. "Fantastic."

"Piccolo!" Gohan cried as I turned my head to see him running towards the Namek who pushed him away, sending him into a giant rock. Gohan climbed out of the rubble only to peer at Piccolo's back with teary eyes. Seriously, does this kid ever stop crying? "Piccolo, I'm…"

"I have no time to babysit, Gohan," Piccolo told him without turning around. "If you can't help, go home to your mother. Krillin! Lorren!"

I spared one last look at Gohan before joining Piccolo and Krillin in the air. "So, what's the plan now or don't you have one?"

"I don't," replied Krillin before turning to Piccolo. "Hey Piccolo, if you've got some killer attack up your sleeve, feel free to use it any time now."

"Wish I did," murmured Piccolo making us groan. "Come on, it's not entirely hopeless. We still have a chance. This guy is strong but he's not too smart. He might make a mistake."

"Might? More like definitely," I agreed with a small smile.

"Hey! Don't tell me you guys are still trying to come up with a plan?!" shouted Nappa as he charged us. "Give it up!"

Not surprisingly, Nappa headed straight for me. "You're first, girl!"

"Why because your mommy said so?" I inquired sweetly before rolling my purple eyes as I rushed forward to meet him. "Seriously, do you ever think for yourself or is it just too difficult for you? And here I thought the saiyans were supposed to be a superior race."

"What do you know about the saiyans?" demanded Nappa. "You're just a weak Earthling!"

"That's what you think," I replied as I powered up and gathered energy into my hands before firing it into his right eye. "For the record, I'm half saiyan just so you know."

~ Abnormal Childhood ~

"And here I thought there were only four of us left," mused Vegeta as he eyed me thoughtfully.

"Well you were wrong," I told him as Nappa cursed and rubbed his right eye.

"Clearly," Vegeta agreed with a smirk. "You're still young but you have raw talent that could prove useful to me. What do you say you ditch these losers and come join our side?"

I snorted. "There is no way in hell that I would ever join the likes of you."

That wiped the smirk off his face.

"Have it your way then," He said with a shrug. "Nappa, finish them off but leave the Namek."

"You got it, Vegeta," replied Nappa as he began to power up causing yet another earthquake before he resumed his onslaught.

Meanwhile down below us Tien somehow found the strength to get back up as he gathered energy into his remaining hand and shot it at Nappa which would have been impressive if it had actually worked.

"That was a close one," declared Nappa, emerging from the smoke with barely a scratch on him.

"There's no way," murmured Krillin.

"I know," agreed Piccolo. "This is insane!"

"No, I failed…," groaned Tien as he collapsed back down onto the ground.

"Tien!" I cried as I flew down and landed by his side. I tried to turn him over but he was too heavy. I glanced up at the sound of sniffling to see Gohan standing in front of me. "For once you have good timing. Help me flip him over."

Gohan stared at me before nodding and together we managed to turn Tien over. I placed my ear over his heart. There was no heartbeat. He was gone. Even though I had already figured he was, tears still came to my eyes.

"Too bad," Vegeta drawled sarcastically. "It probably would have worked if Nappa hadn't seen it coming at the last second."

I stood up with my fists clenched as I trembled with rage. "Don't…don't you dare mock him."

Instead of sneering, Vegeta merely raised a dark eyebrow. "Interesting."

Okay, not what I had expected but before I could reply Krillin was mourning for the loss of yet another one of his friends. "No, poor Tien. He gave…everything. Everything he had to help us. GOKU, WHY AREN'T YOU HERE?! WE NEED YOU! GOKU!"

~ Abnormal Childhood ~

"So much for ol' three eyes!" noted Nappa, laughing. "Now then, where were we?"

"Krillin, Lorren," murmured Piccolo after I flew back up to join them. "It looks like we're going to have to finish this on the ground."

"Why's that?" I asked.

"He seems to have a greater advantage in the air," he explained.

"Makes sense, I guess," I replied.

Krillin nodded. "Gotcha."

"Fools!" shouted Nappa as he continued to laugh. "It doesn't matter where you go. I'll crush ya."

We landed just in time for Nappa to come rushing at us.

"Heads up!" yelled Krillin unnecessarily.

"Nappa! Stop right there!" commanded Vegeta resulting in Nappa freezing just as he had before. "Hold on! I need to ask them something."

"If you say so," murmured Nappa. "You're the boss!"

"What could you possibly want to ask us that's so important?" I inquired, generally curious.

"I'm curious about this Goku you clowns keep talking about because I'm starting to think the person you are referring to is actually Kakarrot."

"Yeah, whatever you call him! That's right!" confirmed Krillin causing Vegeta to laugh. "What's so funny?!"

"That you think Kakarrot can beat us," Vegeta told us. "He couldn't even beat his brother Raditz and Raditz was a weakling compared to Nappa and myself."

"Shows how much you know!" Krillin shot back. "He's way stronger than he was before!"

"Just wait," added Piccolo. "You'll find your match in Goku."

"That's for sure," I agreed with a smirk.

Nappa laughed. "This planet's not that big so why isn't he here yet?! He's smart; he's not going to show up here! He's hiding!"

"Hey you jerk!" Gohan yelled as he came out from behind his hiding spot. "My dad never ran from anybody! He'll be here and he'll beat you, you just wait!"

I couldn't but smile as I nodded. "Oh yeah he will."

"You've caught my interest. We're going to wait for him," declared Vegeta. "Take a break, Nappa. Cool off for a while."

"Come on, Vegeta," he whined. "That's ridiculous. I was about to finish them off here."

"Just hold off for three hours," he replied as he raised three fingers.

"Forget it!" yelled Nappa as he started to head towards us again. "I say they die now!"

"Nappa! Do you really want to defy me?!" screamed Vegeta.

Nappa froze in fear. "I-I'm sorry! I guess I got carried away."

Vegeta sneered as he returned his attention to us. "The battle will resume in three hours whether or not Kakarrot is here or not."

~ Abnormal Childhood ~

"Come on, Piccolo," urged Krillin as we regrouped a good distance away from the saiyans. "You can't really blame him. This is the first time Gohan's been in an actual battle."

"This is what I get for counting on him," muttered Piccolo as he glared down at Gohan who was staring at his toes. "Go home, Gohan. If you're not going to fight, you're only going to slow us down."

Piccolo then turned his back on us with his arms crossed while Gohan never moved. He looked so miserable I just felt like I should do something…

I put a hand on his shoulder making him glance up at me with big watery eyes. "That was really brave what you did back there, defending your dad."

"Really?" murmured Gohan.

I smiled. "Mhm. Your dad would have been proud so don't let Piccolo get you down, okay? All you can do now is prove to him that you deserve to be here, that you are the son of Goku. You think you can do that?"

Gohan nodded as he gave me a hesitant smile back. "Yeah, I think so."

"Then let's do it!" I said as I held my fist out to him. "You and me, the two half-saiyans, together we'll show them what we're really made of!"

"Together," he agreed as he bumped his fist with mine. "Thanks, Lorren."

"Anytime."

A/N: And there you have it! The fifth chapter of Abnormal Childhood! Hope you all enjoyed! Until next time, read review and share the love! P.S. Happy birthday, Lorren!