November 2, 762.
Chapter Five.
As Goku sped over the numerous rocky cliffs that was the landscape for nearly one hundred miles he felt doubt swell up inside of him. He knew that he had finally disposed of half the threat that the Saiyajins caused, but he wasn't sure that Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin could hold their own against Vegeta, while he trained, and recovered. Also, he wasn't sure that Vegeta was only as strong as his companion.
"He did it," shouted King Kai, in disbelief. Bubbles, and Gregory were curious as to what had happened on Earth, and they soon proceeded to ask him. "Goku defeated Nappa," he said, joyously. Bubbles, and Gregory began to dance with overwhelming joy, and excitement.
The reaction at the Kame House was much the same. "What just happened?" wondered Master Roshi.
"What do you mean?" asked both ChiChi, and Bulma, in unison.
"Two huge power levels just completely disappeared. One I can still sense, but just barely. The other is completely gone," replyed Master Roshi.
"Do you think my poor Goku is gone?" cried ChiChi.
"No, he's a pretty tough fighter. I knew him since he was about this high," said Master Roshi, putting his hands about two feet apart. "I don't think that he's finally lost. Goku wouldn't go down without a fight."
"Then what do you think happened?" asked Bulma, gaining hope.
"I'd say that the weaker Saiyajin, Nappa, was defeated."
"Do you really think so?" asked Bulma.
"I'd say that's the only reasonable explanation for something that phenomenal to happen this early." The excitement mounted, and soon the celebrations began. Everyone forgot for a few hours that Vegeta still existed. Master Roshi, and Bulma set up decorations while ChiChi baked one of her best cakes.
Tien, and Yamcha were training furiously now. With the death of Nappa, only one threat now remained: the strong Saiyajin prince, Vegeta. At their current power levels, they would be no threat to Vegeta. They would only make him stronger with their deaths. All different types of excersize were included: weightlifting, sprinting, flying, and practicing Ka-May-Ha-May-Ha, and Solar Flare were the most prominent, among others.
All their strength was summoned to perform to the best of their ability; they knew that their Ki energy could be replenished, because of King Kai's large supply of Zenzu beans. With every punch, and kick, and every other bit of energy they used, they became stronger.
Goku was, also, furiously training in the mountains, although at a much higher level. He constantly used large concentrations of Ki energy to obliterate large parts of the mountains he was training amongst. Even though he did not use his Kae-O Ken technique, his power level was around 6.2 thousand, and rising with every blow.
At the Kame House the group was sitting down to eat the delicious cake that ChiChi had made when Master Roshi felt a large power level suddenly disappear. However, Master Roshi did not feel that it was the power level of the Saiyajin prince, Vegeta, but far more likely, the power level of the Namek, Piccolo.
"What's wrong, Master Roshi?" queried ChiChi. "It can't be my poor Gohan, can it?" Before Master Roshi was able to answer she exclaimed,"It's all your fault, Master Roshi. I wanted him to study, and you go, and say that it's alright for my poor Gohan to go off, and fight some crazy invaders of Earth. That's what my Goku's supposed to do; Gohan's only a boy, he can't fight." With that, she stormed upstairs.
"My, she's taking the news pretty badly, isn't she?" said Master Roshi.
After an angry look from Bulma, Master Roshi decided not to say much more. "Um.... Bulma? Just tell her that I don't think it was Gohan. It was probably Piccolo."
Bulma grumbled, and muttered something to herself, which was inaudible to Master Roshi, before following ChiChi upstairs.
"No, poor, poor Piccolo," said King Kai. "He was the strongest of them, and now only Gohan, and Krillin remain to fight Vegeta."
After a few seconds of silence, King Kai attempted to call Goku. "Goku? Goku? Can you hear me?" On Earth, Goku immediately recognized King Kai's voice, but ignored it, and continued with his training. "Goku? Listen to me. Goku? This is the last time." Finally, Goku resented.
"Yes?" Goku replyed, politely.
"Piccolo's gone," King Kai said, softly.
"I know, King Kai. That's why I have to train harder than ever. Did you contact Kami yet? Tell him to send Mr. Popo to collect the DragonBalls. With them we should resurrect Piccolo. If both him, and I are able to confront Vegeta, I believe we can overrun him."
King Kai was not pleased with the answer, knowing that Krillin, and Gohan had to fight Vegeta on their own, but knew that it was reasonable, and it was very unlikely that he could change Goku's mind.
"Mr. Popo?" called Kami.
"Yes, Kami?"
"King Kai requests that you retrieve the DragonBalls. He says that he will explain more to me, but you must leave now. It is an urgent request."
Mr. Popo considered, and soon came to a decision. "I will do as you wish, Kami."
Vegeta was now furious, yet confident, after the death of Piccolo. "I will squash you, fools. I am a Saiyajin, you are no match for my superior power," he threatened, as he slowly clambered toward them.
Krillin was filled with fear, but one look at Gohan told him that he must fight Vegeta. The world had no other hope for redemption. A charge that barely startled Vegeta was originally unsuccessful, but as Gohan grappled with Vegeta, Krillin came around behind, and slammed his fists across the Saiyajin's head.
Vegeta was sent tumbling to the ground, but soon recovered, and enraged, shot a huge blast of Ki energy towards Krillin. "No!" screamed Gohan, as he powered up his Ka-May-Ha-May-Ha. Krillin realized that he must assist Gohan, or risk losing his best friend.
The surging ball of Ki flame shot towards them, and only when it was one hundred yards from their position where they able to gather enough Ki to complete the Ka-May-Ha-May-Ha. However, even with the combined energy of both warriors, Vegeta's beam was still much more powerful, and it continually forced their beams to grow smaller.
Doubt filled the minds of Krillin, Gohan, King Kai, Kami, and Master Roshi. 'Can Earth survive?' was the question that plagued them. With Goku, his son, Gohan, and Krillin the only three - strong enough - left to protect Earth, can they defeat the ever-strengthening Saiyajin prince, Vegeta?....