Vegeta smirked, he looked over his shoulder and saw Goku, wide-eyed, startled by the energy surge he had just experienced — he was looking at his hands.

Vegeta knew. Years of studying and fighting lead him to know his body intimately. Blue energy spat off the Saiyan's body.

Vegeta stood tall. His arm moved from the popular folded position, into the equally great position.

Vegeta yelled, his voice booming through the air.

Before I come over and smash that pale face in, would you like me stop off at a store and get you some sun block? Or maybe some of my wife's moisturiser!

Yule didn't bat an eye. He knew how Vegeta worked.

Yule's hair ebbed and flowed. His eyes were transfixed on Goku.

Goku — you seem to save the planet a lot. Why don't you do it again? I would ask Vegeta, but it would seem that each time he starts something you just seem to finish it for him! Yule spat out. The words from his pale lips seem to cut through the air as he spoke.

Goku continued to scrutinize his hands. He looked up at Yule and studied his face. Deathly white. He felt a sick feeling in his stomach. He also could sense something whooshing past his face. Granted his power had significantly risen, but something was off. He could feel a knot in his throat. He swallowed to get rid of it — it didn't help. There it was again, the strange feeling of something brushing up against his face. His left leg began to ache. He looked at Yule again. He was smiling.

Goku looked over at Vegeta, still hurling insults at Yule. Yule's eyes were riveted on Goku. Goku felt the pain in his leg again. Yule's long white hair was gently moving back and forth. Goku felt a sharp pain in the back of his head, he glanced over at Neimi. She was standing tall, not showing any fear. Her black hair was straight, shining in the light. It wasn't moving. Goku darted his eyes towards Yule. His hair moved left to right in an odd rhythm.

It was then it hit Goku.

There was no breeze.

Goku yelled. They've already begun!

There was no time to lose. Goku quickly moved over to Vegeta.

Vegeta turned his attention towards Goku.

What do you mean already started'? Vegeta said indignantly.

Look deeper, you'll soon feel it. Go deeper — past the darkness.


Vegeta concentrated; not stirring, he opened his eyes. He tried to hide his fear.

What do you suggest we do then? You always seem to know.

Goku sighed. I don't know, he said quietly. He looked over at Yule.

Can you give us a minute? We just want to talk alone for a moment! he yelled.

That's your great plan? Vegeta spat out.

Yule smiled. Fine. You have until my patience runs out. I'll say one thing about you, Goku, You're most entertaining to watch!

Goku's thoughts raced. He looked over towards the two captains, silently watching on, exhausted from the power they had given. They both smiled at Goku.

Goku's eyes lit up. This is the only thing I can think of...

Goku looked at everyone standing around him. Trunks and Goten watched silently, feeling the seriousness of the situation. Pan was huddled in Gohan's arms. Piccolo stood with his arms folded, watching silently.

I can get everyone out of here. We need more time to think. Which means... Goku paused. You will have to hold them off.

Vegeta looked insulted. Hold them off!?! I'll wipe that pathetic smirk off his face! Look at him! He's a deformity!

Vegeta, I don't have time to argue with you! As soon as I have found a safe place for everyone, I'll come back. You have to help me on this one! Goku said sternly.

Goku looked over at Gohan. Gohan get everyone to stand together. Gohan knew what his father was going to do. He huddled the group together.

Gohan looked at Neimi. Excuse me, miss, are you coming?

Neimi didn't look at Gohan. She stood tall, her tail in the air, her eyes darting back and forth, trying to decipher what was going on.

I'm staying, she said. Leave me be! Her heart began to beat faster, she could feel the energy rising. Neimi could feel what Goku felt. Every minute that passed Yule's power was rising!

She looked at Goku. He changes his personality so much. How can someone so childish suddenly change, she thought.

Goku then disappeared. She felt him just to her right.

Are you sure you want to stay? Goku said.

Neimi didn't answer. She dug her feet into the ground, and stood tall.

Goku looked over at the two women. He smiled

Thanks for the gift! I've just gotta figure it out! Vegeta will hold them off — you better go. Thanks again! Bu-bye!

With that the previously large group was now down to six.

The captain looked over at her comrade.

He's smarter than I thought! We have very little time — we must leave.

With that they ran into their ship, and as quickly at they had come, they vanished.

Yule didn't seem bothered at all. Neimi looked over at Vegeta.

Outclassed, she thought. Too arrogant.

Well well. Yule's voice was measured and hypnotic. It would seem they left a child to do a man's job.

Stop speaking, your voice irritates me! You speak like a sick woman! Vegeta spat out. You're a pathetic parasite, a disgusting mistake, not fit to be called a Saiyan!

Vegeta could feel his new power; how to make it work, he thought.

Vegeta boomed. Get back!

Neimi didn't have time to move. Everything went white. She felt what was like a tidal wave of energy wash over her body. She flew back. The look-out evaporated. A ring of energy emanated instantly from Vegeta's body destroying everything it hit. Then the sound came. It was so loud, Neimi's ears bled and her whole body vibrated, making her stomach lurch. She covered her ears.

The next wave of energy was even larger. She tried to sense where he was because she couldn't see, and it felt like he was all around. She could hear his scream. Not a scream of pain or desperation, but of confidence and power. She watched as rings of blue energy spread out, about ten miles wide. Light burst forth from her right, a rainbow of colour was being sucked in.

Her eyes adjusted as the blinding white light faded. The large structure in the sky was gone, it had been completely disintegrated. She looked up above her. Vegeta was there and he looked different. She flew closer. His ki was a brilliant rainbow of clear colours. His hair was a blinding mix of silver and gold and the energy so tight around his body that it warped the space directly around him.

His eyes were shining — a radiant cobalt. But there was something more. The sky around him appeared more brilliant. She looked at her skin. It was a beautiful! Everything around him seemed more alive. She could feel his energy flow through her body. It made her feel like she did when she was with Bern.

Yule was huddled in the air with his hands covering his eyes and a shield of ki around him. He straightened himself out.

I told you, Vegeta began. If you want I can still run and get you that sun block. It looks to me like you'll need it!

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Piccolo looked at Goku. That... that is amazing! I can feel him from over here! he stammered. I've never felt anything like this before!

Goku looked down. Yeah, he's strong. I don't know if it will be enough...

Hearing the soft whir of engines, Goku looked overhead — it was the kai's ship. It quickly landed and the two women emerged.

Goku walked over to them. Thanks for telling me about this place, he said, smiling.

I am glad you could hear us, the captain said. We have a place where you can train. Time will not be an issue there. I must warn you, it is a very harsh place. It was built to house the dark power. We never had a chance to use it.

Goku looked over at Gohan and the two boys. You ready? he said, smiling. This sounds like a challenge!

Goku looked sheepishly at the two women. Uhmmmm... do ya think we could have something to eat before we begin? I'm starved!

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