Lying on the cold, hard ground, thoughts raced through Neimi's mind. Thoughts of confusion, bewilderment, and betrayal. Betrayed by not only her lover but her very own brother as well. And left for dead by both of them.

Tears running down her cheeks and anger growing deep within, she rose to her feet. Standing, she gazed deep into the distance. Her eyes and legs shaking uncontrollably, cold , clammy hands clenched in tight fists. She felt a great power swelling inside, aching to be released. It was a power she had felt before but was never able to control. With a sigh she fell to the ground completely exhausted. There she lay motionless.

In her dream Neimi saw the planet Earth. Bright blue skies with puffy white clouds floating about. Mountain tops breaking thru the clouds, and all the sites and sounds of life. She felt the warmth and happiness she longed for, for far too long — since being on that cold and dark planet.

Her view of the planet zoomed in and focused on a structure high above the planet itself, but in the same atmosphere. She saw a green man with little things sticking out from his forehead. He was dressed in a white cloak and had a large wooden staff at his side. Standing at the edge gazing down to the earth below. Her view adjusted once again, and there was the man that was on the screen in the spaceship earlier. The one who had the big hair and noodles hanging from his face. He was standing with ripped clothes and an obviously battered and beaten body. Despite his
condition he was talking happily with someone. Her view zoomed out far enough to show the person he was talking to.

And to her surprise it was Neimi herself.

Now she was standing next to him having a conversation that felt so real, even though she was sleeping.

Neimi I want to thank you for coming here. I was able to get so much stronger.

No, Goku, I want to thank you for bringing me here. It's because of you I was able to realize my true and full power.

Ah, it was nothing. Besides I had a lot of fun training with you. And now I know we can beat both Bern and Yule. Along with whatever that dark power is!

Thank you so much, Goku.

Neimi's view suddenly zoomed out and she awoke with a gasp. And to her dismay she was still on that cold, dark planet, that she wanted off so badly. And now that see was alone, and with no way of leaving, she longed for the planet Earth, having experienced its warmth and beauty.

I know now what I am to do. I will await the arrival of Goku, I just know he will be here soon.

Back on Earth, Goku slowly made his way out of the lookout after a nice mid-afternoon nap. He stepped out into the warm sunlight. Stretching his arms up over his head, he let out a sigh.

Ahh, what a great nap!

He looked up to the right and saw the dark, swirling clouds that were slowly making their way to Earth. They would be here soon. His best guess was a month at the most. He looked down and saw the rest of the Z fighters standing at the edge of the lookout, gazing at the blackness coming their way. He made his way over to the rest of the Z fighters.

Hey, guys, what's up?

Oh look! The great Kakarot finally awoke from his little cat nap, scolded Vegeta.

Ha ha, sorry guys! I just kind of drifted off to sleep, exclaimed Goku.

Ha! The Earth's about to be destroyed and Kakarot's taking a nap. What's new? While you were sleeping I reached a new level, Kakarot! How bout we fight so I can test my new power out? Uh, come on then, scolded Vegeta.

That sounds like fun, Vegeta, but I got somewhere to go right now. Going to get someone. Be right back!

Goku put his finger to his forehead and was gone.

Ha! What a coward! He was scared of me! exclaimed Vegeta.

Neimi turned around and, to her delight, Goku was there. They both gazed at each other speechlessly for what seemed like hours. Finally Goku spoke.

I'm Goku.

Yes, I know who you are. You were in a dream of mine not too long ago," said Neimi.

WWWhhaat, I was? How can that be? Oh, well , you were in a dream of mine as well, that's how I knew you were here. I searched for your power signal and found it," he said.

Wow! You got here so fast! How? And you sensed my power all the way from Earth? I can see why they want you."

There's no time now — grab on to me. Hurry! he exlaimed.

Hesitantly, Neimi grabbed on to Goku's arm. Goku raised his finger to his forehead and they were gone. Moments later they arrived at the lookout. The Z fighters turned to see. There stood Goku with a face none of them had seen before.

Hey, guys. I'd like you to meet Neimi. She's a Saiyan."

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