"Goku," King Kai called, "I think there's something you should know."
"The tear is open?" Goku suggested.
"How'd you know?" King Kai asked, surprised.
"Guess who the first person out was." Goku said.
"It's either the demon or…"
"SuperSaiyan!" a voice cried out through Goku's head. And through Toma's as well apparently, for his face drained of color.
"Frieza!" Toma yelled in fear. He took off flying, not even considering how Goku would feel.
Goku was actually pleased that Toma had left. There was nothing the Saiyan could do against Frieza. He would just get caught in an explosion and that would be his end. In fact, Goku would have thrown him towards the ships if Toma had not taken the initiative. Which reminded the golden warrior of something.
"Captain, go home," Goku ordered, "There's nothing left for you to do now."
"Thank you sir," the captain could not conceal his joy. Frieza's voice had reached him as well.
As the ships began to turn around, Goku was able to see a white dot grow larger and larger. As the seconds passed, Goku could see the purple of Frieza's head and the broad shoulders and large arms that indicated he was at full power.
"Looks like we're going to dance without a warm-up." Goku said, as Frieza was only a mile away.
"Let's dance." And the Saiyan turned his body so that he was perpendicular to Frieza's fist. Goku shoved his knee into the alien. Frieza's mouth opened, but no sound came out. When the alien's back was arched, Goku lifted his leg so that his knee was touching his head and brought his heel down into Frieza's back. The alien flew through space as a small orb of energy chased after him. Goku watched as his attack exploded on the back of Frieza's head.
"I'll save you for later." Goku said as he flew towards the open tear, leaving the unconscious Frieza behind.
Vegita stood in the waiting room of the medical wing of one of the ships. He had been standing for the past fifteen minutes, waiting for Celipa to recuperate. The doctors were not sure how long it would be before Celipa recovered. At least an hour. But Vegita decided to wait for her.
"Strange to see you here." Toma said as the door opened. Vegita gave him a questioning look.
"The King of Saiyans is waiting for a low class warrior to recover." Toma explained.
"How can I be a king if there are only three people to rule over?" Vegita said, "And if one of them is more powerful than me?" he added.
"Guess you can't be." Toma said, taking a seat. They were silent for a moment.
"It's strange," Vegita said suddenly. Toma looked at him. When Vegita saw the other's eyes, he continued, "You're right. It is out character for me to be waiting for her. I should be out there fighting alongside Kakkarot, tearing up the demons of hell."
"Why aren't you?" Toma asked.
"I don't know," he paused, "Probably because of what Tanipu said to us on our way to Yaarsdat."
Toma smiled as he remembered her words. He quoted her exactly, "A Saiyan is a fierce warrior who fights with honor, courage and pride."
Vegita continued, "A Saiyan's strength comes from this pride and his determination to be the strongest."
"But what makes a Saiyan even stronger is the trust he lays in his friends and the love he feels for the life around him." Toma said.
"Coupled together and you can become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." Vegita smiled as he finished the quote, "I wonder how many friends Kakkarot has?" the king asked out loud. Toma grinned and gave a soft chuckle, hoping that the SuperSaiyan was doing well.
"What's that?" Vegita cried out as the ship shook. An alarm went off and the Saiyans could hear many feet moving on the floors above and below them as the ship shook again.
"Head for bridge!" Toma yelled as he ran for the door. The two Saiyans quickly made their way upwards towards the bridge when they heard an explosion. The front of the ship began to tip forward.
"What's going on?" Vegita asked through his scouter.
"The bridge of the ship you're on is gone." A Yaarsdat answered, "You're caught in Grati IV's gravity well."
"What's attacking us?" Vegita asked as Toma headed for the bridge.
"Can't tell," the voice replied, "They're moving too fast." An explosion could be heard in the background. The voice said no more.
"Vegita, I know what's attacking us." Toma said moments after the voice had died.
"What is it?" Vegita asked, climbing the stairs to what used to be the bridge.
"Actually, it's who." Was Toma's answer, "Nappa and Turles."
"How'd they get here?" Vegita asked, finally reaching Toma. They were standing on a support beam, which was mangled and burnt at the end.
"My guess," Toma said, pointing upwards, "Through that." Vegita looked and saw something he wished never to see again.
Vegita saw a portal, which one can see what is on the other side. On his side was the void of space, completely black except with white stars in the distance. On the other side was a barren wasteland, filled with burning bodies and disfigured persons. Flames and lava spurted up from the cracks in the ground. Insects and vermin of all kinds crawled on the floors and through the souls that were being tortured.
"Hell," Vegita said, the fear showing only in his eyes.
"Which leaves one to wonder how they got there?" Toma said, pointing at the other two Saiyans who were having fun with one of the Yaarsdat ships.
"I couldn't care less about that right now," Vegita said, anger replacing his fear, "I just want to send them back. You get Celipa and bring her to the surface. I'll take them on."
"Think you can take them?" Toma asked as Vegita started his charge. He stopped just as quickly.
"How dare you question my ability!" Toma jumped back, shielding his head.
"Okay then," Toma said, "Save a piece for me." He stood up straight and ran back into the ship, which was starting to burn in the planet's atmosphere. Vegita followed Toma with his eyes for a moment but then remembered the Saiyans and flung himself into battle.