Una: Well, we know that Vegeta is gone by the GT Special with Goku Jr. so
we know he died before that. Of course, whether he died in a battle or of
old age isn't quite clear, but the impression I got from the dubbed version
of the special was that the Earth had known relative peace since the defeat
of Evil Shenlon. So, that leaves old age. In actually, we don't know that
Saiyans age slower than humans, what we do know is that Saiyans enjoy a
longer 'prime of life' than do humans due to Saiyans being a warrior race.
Biologically, we also know that aging is a degenerative process that
basically starts the day you are born, and slowly, for humans, increases as
one gets older. We also know that the process isn't constant throughout
our lives, nor from individual to individual. Numerous examples of
species exist that age faster during certain parts of their lives, than
others. In our case, we humans, the degenerative process increases
slightly after what nature considers our reproductive years. Since
Saiyans rarely lived past 30 or 40, 50 tops, in his experience, he was well
aware that the prime of their lives was longer than humans; he did not know
what happened when that prime was passed. In my particular fic, there is
a trade off of sorts. They enjoy a longer prime of life, but a faster
degeneration into old age. I have found that such trade-offs are not
uncommon in nature. That being said, I could write my next fanfic where
the Saiyans live for 500 years or better. That's the nature of fiction I
guess. I guess I just have a natural revulsion when I think that Vegeta
died in any way other than a heated and well-fought battle, no matter how
long he lives. Thanks for the clarification on the gravity and spelling of
Vegetasei. Although for this fic I will keep the spelling wrong just for
the sake of consistency. Later I may fix the error in all the chapters
and repost it. The ten times Earth's gravity bothers me a bit though, for
purely scientific reasons. Mass of a planet determines gravity. So,
we're looking at a planet with approximately 10 times Earth's mass.
Additionally, the atmosphere, at the surface, would have about 10 times the
density of Earths air at the surface. A human going to Vegetasei would be
crushed trying to suck enough oxygen out of what would have the consistency
of water, and a Saiyan coming to Earth would explode, or severely suffer,
and die from not being able to get enough oxygen (assuming oxygen is what
they needed) out of the thin atmosphere, can you say nitrogen narcosis?
Okay, I know, I'm using logic where a cartoon is concerned, but you get the
picture.
Vegeta Jr: Well, It's not bad to look at her tail, but the double meaning involved gave Roger a momentary guilt feeling. If I have to explain further than that, you're probably too young to read my fic! :c) (Just kidding.)
Sholio: Thanks for the review! And thanks for explaining the aging convention I've using here. The super-villain will be a surprise!! :c)
On with the story!
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"Five minutes, seventeen seconds until planet-fall on New Namek." Bulma- computer reported. "Please strap in."
Vegeta inspected his pre-landing checklist one more time. His mind is still on the last couple of hours of ki training with Roger and Yambia. "Incredible!" Vegeta thought to himself. "Not only did they both pick up the "Big Bang" attack, but Roger damned near blew a hole in the side of the ship with a kamehameha wave that he says he learned from a video! If I had been a half second slower to get in front of it and cancel it out, we'd all have been sucking space!" Vegeta thought.
Roger strapped himself into the co-captain's chair, still feeling pretty sheepish about almost killing everyone. Vegeta stopped the ki-training immediately and started lecturing him, and Yambia too, about their increased powers and the increased responsibility that goes along with those powers. Vegeta said something that shocked Roger a lot. "Had that ki attack hit a planet, it would have easily destroyed a huge chunk of it, and ripped much of its atmosphere away! And that was your first kamehameha attack! You possess enough power now that with some practice, you could destroy a planet the size of Earth completely! You must work on controlling your ki!"
Roger couldn't think of much else to say at the time except, "Sorry Vegeta, I really didn't know I had that much power!" Inwardly Roger was not feeling as sorry as it appeared. He was torn between the guilt of almost killing everyone, and the exhilaration of having that much power channeled through his body.
Yambia was awestruck. She had never seen anyone throw such a powerful ki attack before! Her father, Kress, was a 3rd class warrior, but was considered quite strong as such. But he never come close to the amount of power she had seen in that kamehameha wave! "I hope that Roger will teach me that!" She thought.
Vegeta was still pretty upset when he turned and walked away from Roger. He got about three steps and stopped. Roger could see Vegeta's shoulders relax; Vegeta took three deep breaths and spoke back over his shoulder at Roger. "The power was exciting, wasn't it?" Roger hesitated for a minute, still guilty over having almost killed them all. After a few seconds he looked down at his feet and exclaimed, "Yes!"
"Ok Roger, no harm done, but we've got to work on control more before we can continue with the ki attack training." Vegeta stated. A person well versed in the kamehameha wave can turn the attack, or cause it to diminish and vanish, if need be, before it hits its target."
"Sounds good, I definitely don't want to kill anyone accidentally." Roger stated plainly.
"I didn't think so, Roger. You don't seem the type." Vegeta smirked. "Tell me, with your increase in power you haven't had any urges to rule the universe or anything have you?" Vegeta teased.
"No, not yet. I'll let you know if I ever do!" Roger smiled. Truth was, Roger never even gave that a thought. Ruling people? Destroying worlds? The concept that he had such a power scared the hell out of him. The only thing that he seemed driven to do was to get stronger, and stronger still. He wasn't even sure why he was driven to become stronger, or what he was going to do with the strength. He only knew for sure that it wasn't for anything evil or insidious. Such things just weren't in Roger's character.
"Hyper drive discontinued, Plasma drives online, stealth systems on standby, entering orbit around New Namek in ten seconds." Bulma-Computer reported.
They were all in the pilothouse now. Vegeta cinched his seatbelt in the Captain's chair, Roger in the Co-Captain's chair, and Yambia in the Navigator's chair waiting for the great ship to complete one more approach orbit before hitting the atmosphere. Vegeta had opened the main portals in the pilothouse; the planet was beautiful, very lush and green with ample supplies of water. Bulma had reported that there were approximately 520 life forms that matched the profile of a Namek. Vegeta ordered her to find an appropriate landing spot nearest the largest population on the planet.
"How does the computer know the profile of a Namek?" Roger asked.
"We have had two Nameks as permanent residents of Earth. One is the Earth's current Kami, the other is currently in Hell." Vegeta said. "Bulma or Bura must have entered the information at some point."
"What?!?! An alien is Earth's God?? You've seen him??" Roger said shocked.
"Yes, several times in fact." Vegeta confirmed.
Roger and Yambia exchanged glances, both wondering if the old guy had finally rounded the bend.
Vegeta noticed, and smiled inwardly.
"You know Vegeta, I don't mean to be rude, so don't take this the wrong way, but you're quite a character." Roger noted.
"Yes I am." Vegeta smirked.
"Now entering final approach vector. Landing sequence engaged. Heat shields at maximum." Bulma-Computer confirmed.
Both Vegeta and Roger were too preoccupied to notice what was going on behind them, but Yambia was having an experience of her own. Suddenly, between her and the others, a man appeared out of thin air. He was tall, with spiky, every-which-way hair. He was wearing an orange gi, and had a tail wrapped around his waist. He had just removed two fingers from his forehead and turned to face Yambia. Yambia was just getting ready to yell out a warning when the stranger placed a forefinger over his lips in a shushing signal. She couldn't feel any ki from him, which didn't surprise her since she had only gotten a quick lesson on sensing ki from Roger and wasn't very good at it yet. But she could feel Vegeta, and Roger, but absolutely nothing from the stranger. She looked up into the stranger's face and his eyes. They were the clearest eyes she ever seen. There was no hint of guile, or ulterior motives, or anything even remotely threatening there at all. Yambia stopped herself from yelling and watched the stranger. He first turned and considered Vegeta for a few seconds, then turned towards Roger and spent several seconds on him. The stranger furrowed his brow for a second. "Something about Roger is confusing him, "Yambia thought. The stranger then turned back towards her and looked her up, then down. He seemed to notice her tail for the first time, which seemed to surprise him. He then looked back into her eyes. "Oh my, those eyes! " Yambia thought. The stranger suddenly broke out into the goofiest grin to ever grace a Saiyan's face, placed two fingers to his forehead, and disappeared completely!
"Whoa!" Yambia managed.
"What is it?" Roger turned towards her.
"Nothing. I think I'm getting a bit space happy back here. Nothing to worry about." Yambia said.
"Ummm. Alrighty then." Roger kept looking at her, a bit concerned.
"We have entered the Atmosphere and are preparing to land. Landing skids down. Landing will be in 21 seconds." Bulma-Computer reported.
Everyone waited for the seconds to tick by. Suddenly there was a bit of a jar, then a hiss as the outside and inside atmospheric pressure equalized.
"We have landed on New Namek. Outside atmosphere are within Human tolerances. No sign of hostility. No sign of any reaction on the part of the indigenous life forms. Ship's hatches will open at your command Veggie- Chan.
"Where is the Namek Village? Vegeta asked.
"600 Meters, Southwest of our current position." Bulma-Computer responded. "Sensors now indicate several contacts flying in our direction. Should the ship go into a defensive posture?"
"No, take no action at this time." Vegeta ordered.
"You guys stay here until I come back." Vegeta said.
"Why?" Roger asked.
"Well, because the last time I was among these people, I. Well I. Did some things I'm not real proud of. Let's just say that they're NOT my biggest fans and I don't really know how they will react. I just hope Kakkarot is here to smooth things over a bit." Vegeta responded, not real happy with having to rely on Goku for help.
"Bulma, open forward evacuation hatch 12." Vegeta ordered as he released his seat harness and headed for the lift.
Vegeta disembarked and walked about 10 meters, stopped and waited. He could sense the energy of those approaching him. He identified Kakkarot, and another that was quite familiar. "That's the Supreme Kai!" Vegeta thought. What's he doing here?
"I'm here to help you redeem yourself Vegeta." Kaioshin sounded in Vegeta's mind. "And to ask a few questions."
"Crap! I forgot the guy could read minds!" Vegeta bemoaned.
"Gets em every time!" Kaioshin laughed.
"Get out of my head!" Vegeta mentally yelled.
"Spoilsport!" Kaioshin retorted.
"OOOOUUUUTTTT!!!!" Vegeta mentally screamed.
"Okay! Well here we are anyways." Kaioshin said just as he, Goku, and about 10 very large, menacing looking Nameks, who were carrying Mouri landed right in front of Vegeta.
Mouri was much older, and MUCH larger than Vegeta had remembered. He looked more like Guru did before he passed away. He used a large cane to walk, much like the one that the previous Kami of Earth often used. He was the first to speak. "What do you want here Vegeta?" Mouri said rather gruffly.
I've come to ask your permission to use the Namekian Dragonballs." Vegeta responded simply.
"Ask our permission? Why don't you just kill us and take them like last time?" Mouri asked.
"I'm.. " Vegeta paused for a couple of deep breaths, his anger was rising and he definitely didn't need that clouding his judgment right now." "I'm not like that any more, I gave that up a long time ago. I'm not perfect, but I'm not evil anymore either. If you say no, I will not force you to let me use them. For what I was and did before, I. I'm.. I'm terribly sorry."
The eyes of Vegeta and the leader of the Nameks locked for several long moments. Finally Mouri nodded his head, "On behalf of all the Nameks, you are forgiven. No mention will ever be made of it again, and yes, you may use the dragonballs."
"Thank-You Mouri." Vegeta said.
"I know what it took for you to stand there and apologize Vegeta." Mouri said. "Additionally, once the dragonballs recharged themselves after we got to this planet, we were able to wish all the Nameks you killed back to our new check-in station, then back life as well. Just like you guys did with Kirillin."
"I wondered about that a couple of times." Vegeta said. "I'm glad you were able to accomplish it." Vegeta said sincerely.
"Before you use the Dragonballs Vegeta, Goku and I have a couple of questions, in private." Kaioshin said. "Follow us. Everyone else, please wait here."
Goku, Kaioshin, and Vegeta flew off a good distance, making sure to be out of earshot of the sensitive hearing of the Nameks, once they landed, Goku started firing questions at Vegeta.
"What is up with that guy? What's his name?" Goku asked.
"Roger." Vegeta supplied.
Goku scratched the back of his head." Was he this strong when you met him?"
"No." Vegeta answered.
"Geez! How hard have you been training the poor guy?" Goku asked. "I mean you've only been out in space a little over five days!"
"Well, to answer your question, I haven't been training him all that hard, although he tends to want to push the limits of his abilities at every turn. However, according to Master Roshi, the kid is probably not what you see." Vegeta supplied.
"Master Roshi?? How did he get into all of this?" Kaioshin wanted to know.
"He told me a story about an ancient Earth hero that promised to come back one day to defend the planet. He thought Roger might be the reincarnation of that hero." Vegeta explained.
Kaioshin put his face into his hands momentarily, "You know, I feel like I've missed a staff meeting or something here! Why am I out of the loop on this?"
"Wait a minute.." Goku asked before putting two fingers to his head and disappearing. "Where did he go?" Kaioshin asked.
"I don't know, but ever since the Yardratians taught him that instant transmission, he's been annoying the hell out of everyone with it!" Vegeta complained.
"Sigh.. I know what you mean Vegeta." Kaioshin had to admit.
After a couple more seconds, Goku reappeared carrying what looked to be a chaise lounger. On closer inspection, a prone form could be seen lying in the lounger, with a girlie magazine resting across their face. Goku set the lounger down. "Wake up Master Roshi!" Goku demanded. Vegeta and Kaioshin sweat dropped massively.
"Huh? What's going on? Where am I?" Master Roshi asked as he sat up and looked around, his girlie magazine falling to the ground.
"You're on the Planet New Namek." Vegeta explained with a smirk.
Back in the ship, two bewildered people could only look out and wonder what was going on.
"Did you feel that?" Roger asked. "An incredibly high ki just winked out, then winked back in along with a much smaller ki."
"Yes, I did feel that. Weird huh?" Yambia said.
Roger was focused on the smaller ki. He knew that ki from somewhere.. Who is that?
Meanwhile, back at the discussion with Roshi..
"What?? Goku you crazy bastard! You can't just come and transport people to other planets in their sleep!" Roshi screamed.
"Well, of course I can." Goku answered, scratching the back of his head.
"No, I know you CAN do it, I mean you shouldn't do it! Not without asking permission first!" Roshi explained.
"What's that Master Roshi.." Kaioshin asked, pointing at Roshi's magazine.
Quickly Roshi grabbed it from the ground, rolled it up and stuffed it down his shirt. "It's nothing! Nothing at all!" Roshi answered.
"Enough with this nonsense!" Vegeta yelled. "Look Roshi, Kakkarot brought you here because you are the best person to explain to everyone this whole Rogalle/Roger thing. I don't have time to stand here and listen to a bunch of horseshit!" Vegeta stopped and took a couple of deep breaths. "Okay, count to ten like the Onna taught me." Vegeta thought.
Through partially gritted teeth Vegeta said, "Alright.. Roshi would you PLEASE explain to them what you told me while I was in space."
"Well, since you put it that way Vegeta, I will be happy to." Roshi answered.
Roshi then went on to tell the story of the old order of Turtle Masters, how they came to be, who Rogalle was, and maybe is, Cordell, and their fall at the hands of The Dragon Elite. He also went on to explain exactly why Rogalle/Roger was here at this particular point in time.
"..and if Rogalle has come back now, with all the really strong warriors on Earth, then we are facing something of immense power." Roshi finished.
"Something stronger than a Super Saiyan Four?" The Supreme Kai whispered.
"Probably, or Rogalle would not have felt the need to return to keep his promise." Roshi answered.
Kaioshin shuddered inwardly. "Stronger than Buu? Stronger than Evil Shenlon? How can that be?" He thought to himself.
"When?" Goku asked.
"Hard to tell, one can only assume that Rogalle would have allowed himself the time he needs to get strong enough to defeat whatever is coming. Could be years in the future yet." Roshi said.
"We should alert every known good warrior in both dimensions to step up their training." Goku announced. "You never know who might be needed for a battle of that magnitude."
"Bah! Most of them would simply be wasting their time!" Vegeta said. "Unless there's a chance that they may surpass a Saiyan like Trunks, Trunks Jr., Gohan, Goten, myself or Kakkarot then they should just stay out of our way!" Vegeta suddenly hung his head a bit. "And truth to tell, I'm no longer fit for such a fight either." Vegeta lamented.
Goku looked at his old rival turned ally. "We're going to fix that right now Vegeta. C'mon, let's get back to Mouri." Goku suddenly flew off towards the Nameks, the others turn to follow.
"Hey! What about me!" Roshi yelled.
Goku flew back to Master Roshi. "Oops! Sorry Master Roshi!" Goku picked up the old master and carried him back to the Nameks.
"Just a minute." Vegeta said as he flew up to the front portal of the ship and tapped on the glass.
Roger and Yambia was already looking out wondering what was going on when they seen Vegeta fly up, tap on the glass, then motioned for them to come out.
Once everyone was gathered together, introductions were made. Yambia immediately recognized Goku as the person that suddenly appeared on their ship just before landing. She didn't say anything about it though. The Namek leader, Mouri, seemed like a nice person, although his bodyguards, if that's what they were, seemed a bit class alpha male types. "Their ki was pretty strong though, perhaps they will want to spar later." Roger thought.
"..and this is Master Roshi.." Roger shook his hand. "I've heard of you!" Roger exclaimed. This wasn't surprising, most everyone on the planet that's studied martial arts has heard of the legendary Turtle Master.
". and last, but certainly not least, this is the Supreme Kai!" Goku concluded.
"Oh, and the Supreme Kai, how nice to meet you!" Roger said as he reached for the little Kai's hand.
Roger suddenly stopped. "Wait a minute Goku, did you just say.."
"Yep, the Supreme Kai. Goku restated.
Roger hesitated with his hand stuck out not knowing if he should shake hands, bow, pray, grovel or what.
"A handshake is perfectly acceptable." A voice suddenly sounded in Roger's head as the Kai reached out and took Roger's hand.
"Okay." Roger said dumbly. He had heard parts of Vegeta's story that included various Kais, but to actually meet one was not on Roger's list of things to do today. It scared him a bit.
"We have gathered the Dragonballs, do you wish to use them now?" Mouri asked.
"Yes please." Goku answered. "Where are they?"
Mouri turned in the direction of the Village and sent a bit of his ki in that general direction. Suddenly, from behind various trees, rocks, and other bits of cover, popped up seven Nameks who looked to be about the equivalent age of mid to late adolescent humans, each one bearing a Dragonball. They flew to Mouri and laid the Dragonballs out in their familiar pattern on the ground, then flew back behind the Namek warriors.
"I have given the Dragonballs some special energy, so for this one occasion the Dragon will respond to your language, so you may call him and ask your wishes without an interpreter." Mouri said.
"Great!" Goku said as he stepped up to the Dragonballs. "Porunga! I call you forth to grant our wishes!!"
"Roger stepped back a bit and elbowed Yambia. "Wow! The Dragonballs from Vegeta's story!"
"Yeah, this should be good!" Yambia answered.
Suddenly the sky darkened into night, the balls glowed brighter, then brighter still before exploding a huge beam of light upward into the dark sky. The light began to take shape, and finally a huge serpentine dragon filled the sky ahead of them. A huge, thunderous voice spoke out to them.
"I am Porunga, the Eternal Dragon of Namek, please state your three wishes." Porunga thundered.
Goku then turned to Vegeta. "Vegeta, we know what you want, and we've already explained what is at stake here, you know what will happen if you die. The Supreme Kai has asked me to make two wishes on your behalf. Will you trust me now?"
Vegeta took a long hard look at his long time rival. Trust had always been such an elusive thing for Vegeta. But the man standing before him has never betrayed any trust from anyone that Vegeta knew of. Additionally, Bulma wants this as well. Vegeta trusted Bulma without reservation.
"Do what you've come to do then, Kakkarot." Vegeta finally answered.
"Please return Vegeta to an age of his life where is powers were at their maximum!" Goku wished.
Suddenly Vegeta was in some pain. Not unbearable, but his body was undergoing major changes at the molecular and cellular level. He started to cry out, but stifled it. Everyone watching witnessed Vegeta as his skin smoothed out, and his hair turned back to its natural black color.
"Your wish has been granted." Porunga stated plainly.
"Next, please cause Vegeta's tail to grow back!" Goku wished again.
Porunga's eyes glowed red for a second or two. Vegeta yelled out clutching at the small of his back. Suddenly, a brown, furry tail jutted out of Vegeta's sweat pants, making it's own hole. Vegeta stood back up and shot daggers at Goku.
"Look, don't get me wrong, I appreciate all this, but did it ever occur to you to add the word, "painlessly", to the end of your wishes?" Vegeta stormed.
Goku scratched the back of his head. "No, I didn't think of that!"
"Baka!" Vegeta yelled.
"Sorry.." Goku said back.
"Please state your third wish, or let me be on my way!" Porunga demanded.
"I don't have any more wishes.. Anyone else think of a wish?" Goku inquired.
Nobody immediately answered and Goku was about to tell the dragon that he would no longer be needed when a small voice said, "I have a wish."
Everyone turned to stare at the source of the voice. Roger had walked up and was standing next to Vegeta.
Kaioshin had expected this. He had been monitoring Roger's thoughts for sometime. He was listening to two distinct personalities communicate within Roger's mind. The dominant Roger mind, and the recessive Rogalle mind. The Roger personae was telling the Rogalle personae that it wouldn't be right to demand a wish, and such a wish it was! The Rogalle personae kept telling him to go for it, this wish is what he came here for! On a conscious level, Roger wasn't really aware that this conversation was taking place. But the Supreme Kai became sure now that Roger is the reincarnated hero.
Everyone was still staring at Roger, wondering what it was he wanted to wish for. The Supreme Kai finally broke the silence. "Let him make his wish." He commanded.
"Sure, step up there and make your wish Roger." Vegeta coaxed.
Goku stepped back a few paces as Roger came forward. "Hi Porunga, how are you today?" Roger began.
Porunga's great head and upper body bent down low to get a good look at Roger. He considered him for several moments before returning to his previous position. "No one has asked me that question since the great Guru passed into the next dimension. Thank you, I am fine. And yourself?"
"I'm great, thank you very much!" Roger responded.
"Glad to hear it. And what wish can I grant for you today?" Porunga still wanted to get back to his slumber.
Roger cleared his throat, took a last look at the faces behind him, and wished, "I wish to be a Saiyan. Painlessly."
"I cannot grant your wish as stated." Porunga answered.
"Why not? The Supreme Kai asked."
"All births, even rebirths, involve some level of pain. Pain is a natural function of the process. I have no power over it." Porunga explained.
Goku turned and stuck his tongue out at Vegeta.
"Oh grow up why don't you?" Vegeta said annoyed.
The Supreme Kai mentally berated the two Saiyans telepathically. Then he turned to Roger. "Ok Roger, this is your decision, and yes, it's going to hurt."
Roger looked back at Yambia.
"You can do this Roger!" Yambia said. He then looked at Vegeta who simply gave him the thumbs up - high sign.
"Ok then, let's do this thing! Great Porunga! I wish to be a Saiyan!" Roger shouted.
Porunga's eyes glowed red for a second or two, the Roger found himself awash in a sea of pain.
Vegeta Jr: Well, It's not bad to look at her tail, but the double meaning involved gave Roger a momentary guilt feeling. If I have to explain further than that, you're probably too young to read my fic! :c) (Just kidding.)
Sholio: Thanks for the review! And thanks for explaining the aging convention I've using here. The super-villain will be a surprise!! :c)
On with the story!
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"Five minutes, seventeen seconds until planet-fall on New Namek." Bulma- computer reported. "Please strap in."
Vegeta inspected his pre-landing checklist one more time. His mind is still on the last couple of hours of ki training with Roger and Yambia. "Incredible!" Vegeta thought to himself. "Not only did they both pick up the "Big Bang" attack, but Roger damned near blew a hole in the side of the ship with a kamehameha wave that he says he learned from a video! If I had been a half second slower to get in front of it and cancel it out, we'd all have been sucking space!" Vegeta thought.
Roger strapped himself into the co-captain's chair, still feeling pretty sheepish about almost killing everyone. Vegeta stopped the ki-training immediately and started lecturing him, and Yambia too, about their increased powers and the increased responsibility that goes along with those powers. Vegeta said something that shocked Roger a lot. "Had that ki attack hit a planet, it would have easily destroyed a huge chunk of it, and ripped much of its atmosphere away! And that was your first kamehameha attack! You possess enough power now that with some practice, you could destroy a planet the size of Earth completely! You must work on controlling your ki!"
Roger couldn't think of much else to say at the time except, "Sorry Vegeta, I really didn't know I had that much power!" Inwardly Roger was not feeling as sorry as it appeared. He was torn between the guilt of almost killing everyone, and the exhilaration of having that much power channeled through his body.
Yambia was awestruck. She had never seen anyone throw such a powerful ki attack before! Her father, Kress, was a 3rd class warrior, but was considered quite strong as such. But he never come close to the amount of power she had seen in that kamehameha wave! "I hope that Roger will teach me that!" She thought.
Vegeta was still pretty upset when he turned and walked away from Roger. He got about three steps and stopped. Roger could see Vegeta's shoulders relax; Vegeta took three deep breaths and spoke back over his shoulder at Roger. "The power was exciting, wasn't it?" Roger hesitated for a minute, still guilty over having almost killed them all. After a few seconds he looked down at his feet and exclaimed, "Yes!"
"Ok Roger, no harm done, but we've got to work on control more before we can continue with the ki attack training." Vegeta stated. A person well versed in the kamehameha wave can turn the attack, or cause it to diminish and vanish, if need be, before it hits its target."
"Sounds good, I definitely don't want to kill anyone accidentally." Roger stated plainly.
"I didn't think so, Roger. You don't seem the type." Vegeta smirked. "Tell me, with your increase in power you haven't had any urges to rule the universe or anything have you?" Vegeta teased.
"No, not yet. I'll let you know if I ever do!" Roger smiled. Truth was, Roger never even gave that a thought. Ruling people? Destroying worlds? The concept that he had such a power scared the hell out of him. The only thing that he seemed driven to do was to get stronger, and stronger still. He wasn't even sure why he was driven to become stronger, or what he was going to do with the strength. He only knew for sure that it wasn't for anything evil or insidious. Such things just weren't in Roger's character.
"Hyper drive discontinued, Plasma drives online, stealth systems on standby, entering orbit around New Namek in ten seconds." Bulma-Computer reported.
They were all in the pilothouse now. Vegeta cinched his seatbelt in the Captain's chair, Roger in the Co-Captain's chair, and Yambia in the Navigator's chair waiting for the great ship to complete one more approach orbit before hitting the atmosphere. Vegeta had opened the main portals in the pilothouse; the planet was beautiful, very lush and green with ample supplies of water. Bulma had reported that there were approximately 520 life forms that matched the profile of a Namek. Vegeta ordered her to find an appropriate landing spot nearest the largest population on the planet.
"How does the computer know the profile of a Namek?" Roger asked.
"We have had two Nameks as permanent residents of Earth. One is the Earth's current Kami, the other is currently in Hell." Vegeta said. "Bulma or Bura must have entered the information at some point."
"What?!?! An alien is Earth's God?? You've seen him??" Roger said shocked.
"Yes, several times in fact." Vegeta confirmed.
Roger and Yambia exchanged glances, both wondering if the old guy had finally rounded the bend.
Vegeta noticed, and smiled inwardly.
"You know Vegeta, I don't mean to be rude, so don't take this the wrong way, but you're quite a character." Roger noted.
"Yes I am." Vegeta smirked.
"Now entering final approach vector. Landing sequence engaged. Heat shields at maximum." Bulma-Computer confirmed.
Both Vegeta and Roger were too preoccupied to notice what was going on behind them, but Yambia was having an experience of her own. Suddenly, between her and the others, a man appeared out of thin air. He was tall, with spiky, every-which-way hair. He was wearing an orange gi, and had a tail wrapped around his waist. He had just removed two fingers from his forehead and turned to face Yambia. Yambia was just getting ready to yell out a warning when the stranger placed a forefinger over his lips in a shushing signal. She couldn't feel any ki from him, which didn't surprise her since she had only gotten a quick lesson on sensing ki from Roger and wasn't very good at it yet. But she could feel Vegeta, and Roger, but absolutely nothing from the stranger. She looked up into the stranger's face and his eyes. They were the clearest eyes she ever seen. There was no hint of guile, or ulterior motives, or anything even remotely threatening there at all. Yambia stopped herself from yelling and watched the stranger. He first turned and considered Vegeta for a few seconds, then turned towards Roger and spent several seconds on him. The stranger furrowed his brow for a second. "Something about Roger is confusing him, "Yambia thought. The stranger then turned back towards her and looked her up, then down. He seemed to notice her tail for the first time, which seemed to surprise him. He then looked back into her eyes. "Oh my, those eyes! " Yambia thought. The stranger suddenly broke out into the goofiest grin to ever grace a Saiyan's face, placed two fingers to his forehead, and disappeared completely!
"Whoa!" Yambia managed.
"What is it?" Roger turned towards her.
"Nothing. I think I'm getting a bit space happy back here. Nothing to worry about." Yambia said.
"Ummm. Alrighty then." Roger kept looking at her, a bit concerned.
"We have entered the Atmosphere and are preparing to land. Landing skids down. Landing will be in 21 seconds." Bulma-Computer reported.
Everyone waited for the seconds to tick by. Suddenly there was a bit of a jar, then a hiss as the outside and inside atmospheric pressure equalized.
"We have landed on New Namek. Outside atmosphere are within Human tolerances. No sign of hostility. No sign of any reaction on the part of the indigenous life forms. Ship's hatches will open at your command Veggie- Chan.
"Where is the Namek Village? Vegeta asked.
"600 Meters, Southwest of our current position." Bulma-Computer responded. "Sensors now indicate several contacts flying in our direction. Should the ship go into a defensive posture?"
"No, take no action at this time." Vegeta ordered.
"You guys stay here until I come back." Vegeta said.
"Why?" Roger asked.
"Well, because the last time I was among these people, I. Well I. Did some things I'm not real proud of. Let's just say that they're NOT my biggest fans and I don't really know how they will react. I just hope Kakkarot is here to smooth things over a bit." Vegeta responded, not real happy with having to rely on Goku for help.
"Bulma, open forward evacuation hatch 12." Vegeta ordered as he released his seat harness and headed for the lift.
Vegeta disembarked and walked about 10 meters, stopped and waited. He could sense the energy of those approaching him. He identified Kakkarot, and another that was quite familiar. "That's the Supreme Kai!" Vegeta thought. What's he doing here?
"I'm here to help you redeem yourself Vegeta." Kaioshin sounded in Vegeta's mind. "And to ask a few questions."
"Crap! I forgot the guy could read minds!" Vegeta bemoaned.
"Gets em every time!" Kaioshin laughed.
"Get out of my head!" Vegeta mentally yelled.
"Spoilsport!" Kaioshin retorted.
"OOOOUUUUTTTT!!!!" Vegeta mentally screamed.
"Okay! Well here we are anyways." Kaioshin said just as he, Goku, and about 10 very large, menacing looking Nameks, who were carrying Mouri landed right in front of Vegeta.
Mouri was much older, and MUCH larger than Vegeta had remembered. He looked more like Guru did before he passed away. He used a large cane to walk, much like the one that the previous Kami of Earth often used. He was the first to speak. "What do you want here Vegeta?" Mouri said rather gruffly.
I've come to ask your permission to use the Namekian Dragonballs." Vegeta responded simply.
"Ask our permission? Why don't you just kill us and take them like last time?" Mouri asked.
"I'm.. " Vegeta paused for a couple of deep breaths, his anger was rising and he definitely didn't need that clouding his judgment right now." "I'm not like that any more, I gave that up a long time ago. I'm not perfect, but I'm not evil anymore either. If you say no, I will not force you to let me use them. For what I was and did before, I. I'm.. I'm terribly sorry."
The eyes of Vegeta and the leader of the Nameks locked for several long moments. Finally Mouri nodded his head, "On behalf of all the Nameks, you are forgiven. No mention will ever be made of it again, and yes, you may use the dragonballs."
"Thank-You Mouri." Vegeta said.
"I know what it took for you to stand there and apologize Vegeta." Mouri said. "Additionally, once the dragonballs recharged themselves after we got to this planet, we were able to wish all the Nameks you killed back to our new check-in station, then back life as well. Just like you guys did with Kirillin."
"I wondered about that a couple of times." Vegeta said. "I'm glad you were able to accomplish it." Vegeta said sincerely.
"Before you use the Dragonballs Vegeta, Goku and I have a couple of questions, in private." Kaioshin said. "Follow us. Everyone else, please wait here."
Goku, Kaioshin, and Vegeta flew off a good distance, making sure to be out of earshot of the sensitive hearing of the Nameks, once they landed, Goku started firing questions at Vegeta.
"What is up with that guy? What's his name?" Goku asked.
"Roger." Vegeta supplied.
Goku scratched the back of his head." Was he this strong when you met him?"
"No." Vegeta answered.
"Geez! How hard have you been training the poor guy?" Goku asked. "I mean you've only been out in space a little over five days!"
"Well, to answer your question, I haven't been training him all that hard, although he tends to want to push the limits of his abilities at every turn. However, according to Master Roshi, the kid is probably not what you see." Vegeta supplied.
"Master Roshi?? How did he get into all of this?" Kaioshin wanted to know.
"He told me a story about an ancient Earth hero that promised to come back one day to defend the planet. He thought Roger might be the reincarnation of that hero." Vegeta explained.
Kaioshin put his face into his hands momentarily, "You know, I feel like I've missed a staff meeting or something here! Why am I out of the loop on this?"
"Wait a minute.." Goku asked before putting two fingers to his head and disappearing. "Where did he go?" Kaioshin asked.
"I don't know, but ever since the Yardratians taught him that instant transmission, he's been annoying the hell out of everyone with it!" Vegeta complained.
"Sigh.. I know what you mean Vegeta." Kaioshin had to admit.
After a couple more seconds, Goku reappeared carrying what looked to be a chaise lounger. On closer inspection, a prone form could be seen lying in the lounger, with a girlie magazine resting across their face. Goku set the lounger down. "Wake up Master Roshi!" Goku demanded. Vegeta and Kaioshin sweat dropped massively.
"Huh? What's going on? Where am I?" Master Roshi asked as he sat up and looked around, his girlie magazine falling to the ground.
"You're on the Planet New Namek." Vegeta explained with a smirk.
Back in the ship, two bewildered people could only look out and wonder what was going on.
"Did you feel that?" Roger asked. "An incredibly high ki just winked out, then winked back in along with a much smaller ki."
"Yes, I did feel that. Weird huh?" Yambia said.
Roger was focused on the smaller ki. He knew that ki from somewhere.. Who is that?
Meanwhile, back at the discussion with Roshi..
"What?? Goku you crazy bastard! You can't just come and transport people to other planets in their sleep!" Roshi screamed.
"Well, of course I can." Goku answered, scratching the back of his head.
"No, I know you CAN do it, I mean you shouldn't do it! Not without asking permission first!" Roshi explained.
"What's that Master Roshi.." Kaioshin asked, pointing at Roshi's magazine.
Quickly Roshi grabbed it from the ground, rolled it up and stuffed it down his shirt. "It's nothing! Nothing at all!" Roshi answered.
"Enough with this nonsense!" Vegeta yelled. "Look Roshi, Kakkarot brought you here because you are the best person to explain to everyone this whole Rogalle/Roger thing. I don't have time to stand here and listen to a bunch of horseshit!" Vegeta stopped and took a couple of deep breaths. "Okay, count to ten like the Onna taught me." Vegeta thought.
Through partially gritted teeth Vegeta said, "Alright.. Roshi would you PLEASE explain to them what you told me while I was in space."
"Well, since you put it that way Vegeta, I will be happy to." Roshi answered.
Roshi then went on to tell the story of the old order of Turtle Masters, how they came to be, who Rogalle was, and maybe is, Cordell, and their fall at the hands of The Dragon Elite. He also went on to explain exactly why Rogalle/Roger was here at this particular point in time.
"..and if Rogalle has come back now, with all the really strong warriors on Earth, then we are facing something of immense power." Roshi finished.
"Something stronger than a Super Saiyan Four?" The Supreme Kai whispered.
"Probably, or Rogalle would not have felt the need to return to keep his promise." Roshi answered.
Kaioshin shuddered inwardly. "Stronger than Buu? Stronger than Evil Shenlon? How can that be?" He thought to himself.
"When?" Goku asked.
"Hard to tell, one can only assume that Rogalle would have allowed himself the time he needs to get strong enough to defeat whatever is coming. Could be years in the future yet." Roshi said.
"We should alert every known good warrior in both dimensions to step up their training." Goku announced. "You never know who might be needed for a battle of that magnitude."
"Bah! Most of them would simply be wasting their time!" Vegeta said. "Unless there's a chance that they may surpass a Saiyan like Trunks, Trunks Jr., Gohan, Goten, myself or Kakkarot then they should just stay out of our way!" Vegeta suddenly hung his head a bit. "And truth to tell, I'm no longer fit for such a fight either." Vegeta lamented.
Goku looked at his old rival turned ally. "We're going to fix that right now Vegeta. C'mon, let's get back to Mouri." Goku suddenly flew off towards the Nameks, the others turn to follow.
"Hey! What about me!" Roshi yelled.
Goku flew back to Master Roshi. "Oops! Sorry Master Roshi!" Goku picked up the old master and carried him back to the Nameks.
"Just a minute." Vegeta said as he flew up to the front portal of the ship and tapped on the glass.
Roger and Yambia was already looking out wondering what was going on when they seen Vegeta fly up, tap on the glass, then motioned for them to come out.
Once everyone was gathered together, introductions were made. Yambia immediately recognized Goku as the person that suddenly appeared on their ship just before landing. She didn't say anything about it though. The Namek leader, Mouri, seemed like a nice person, although his bodyguards, if that's what they were, seemed a bit class alpha male types. "Their ki was pretty strong though, perhaps they will want to spar later." Roger thought.
"..and this is Master Roshi.." Roger shook his hand. "I've heard of you!" Roger exclaimed. This wasn't surprising, most everyone on the planet that's studied martial arts has heard of the legendary Turtle Master.
". and last, but certainly not least, this is the Supreme Kai!" Goku concluded.
"Oh, and the Supreme Kai, how nice to meet you!" Roger said as he reached for the little Kai's hand.
Roger suddenly stopped. "Wait a minute Goku, did you just say.."
"Yep, the Supreme Kai. Goku restated.
Roger hesitated with his hand stuck out not knowing if he should shake hands, bow, pray, grovel or what.
"A handshake is perfectly acceptable." A voice suddenly sounded in Roger's head as the Kai reached out and took Roger's hand.
"Okay." Roger said dumbly. He had heard parts of Vegeta's story that included various Kais, but to actually meet one was not on Roger's list of things to do today. It scared him a bit.
"We have gathered the Dragonballs, do you wish to use them now?" Mouri asked.
"Yes please." Goku answered. "Where are they?"
Mouri turned in the direction of the Village and sent a bit of his ki in that general direction. Suddenly, from behind various trees, rocks, and other bits of cover, popped up seven Nameks who looked to be about the equivalent age of mid to late adolescent humans, each one bearing a Dragonball. They flew to Mouri and laid the Dragonballs out in their familiar pattern on the ground, then flew back behind the Namek warriors.
"I have given the Dragonballs some special energy, so for this one occasion the Dragon will respond to your language, so you may call him and ask your wishes without an interpreter." Mouri said.
"Great!" Goku said as he stepped up to the Dragonballs. "Porunga! I call you forth to grant our wishes!!"
"Roger stepped back a bit and elbowed Yambia. "Wow! The Dragonballs from Vegeta's story!"
"Yeah, this should be good!" Yambia answered.
Suddenly the sky darkened into night, the balls glowed brighter, then brighter still before exploding a huge beam of light upward into the dark sky. The light began to take shape, and finally a huge serpentine dragon filled the sky ahead of them. A huge, thunderous voice spoke out to them.
"I am Porunga, the Eternal Dragon of Namek, please state your three wishes." Porunga thundered.
Goku then turned to Vegeta. "Vegeta, we know what you want, and we've already explained what is at stake here, you know what will happen if you die. The Supreme Kai has asked me to make two wishes on your behalf. Will you trust me now?"
Vegeta took a long hard look at his long time rival. Trust had always been such an elusive thing for Vegeta. But the man standing before him has never betrayed any trust from anyone that Vegeta knew of. Additionally, Bulma wants this as well. Vegeta trusted Bulma without reservation.
"Do what you've come to do then, Kakkarot." Vegeta finally answered.
"Please return Vegeta to an age of his life where is powers were at their maximum!" Goku wished.
Suddenly Vegeta was in some pain. Not unbearable, but his body was undergoing major changes at the molecular and cellular level. He started to cry out, but stifled it. Everyone watching witnessed Vegeta as his skin smoothed out, and his hair turned back to its natural black color.
"Your wish has been granted." Porunga stated plainly.
"Next, please cause Vegeta's tail to grow back!" Goku wished again.
Porunga's eyes glowed red for a second or two. Vegeta yelled out clutching at the small of his back. Suddenly, a brown, furry tail jutted out of Vegeta's sweat pants, making it's own hole. Vegeta stood back up and shot daggers at Goku.
"Look, don't get me wrong, I appreciate all this, but did it ever occur to you to add the word, "painlessly", to the end of your wishes?" Vegeta stormed.
Goku scratched the back of his head. "No, I didn't think of that!"
"Baka!" Vegeta yelled.
"Sorry.." Goku said back.
"Please state your third wish, or let me be on my way!" Porunga demanded.
"I don't have any more wishes.. Anyone else think of a wish?" Goku inquired.
Nobody immediately answered and Goku was about to tell the dragon that he would no longer be needed when a small voice said, "I have a wish."
Everyone turned to stare at the source of the voice. Roger had walked up and was standing next to Vegeta.
Kaioshin had expected this. He had been monitoring Roger's thoughts for sometime. He was listening to two distinct personalities communicate within Roger's mind. The dominant Roger mind, and the recessive Rogalle mind. The Roger personae was telling the Rogalle personae that it wouldn't be right to demand a wish, and such a wish it was! The Rogalle personae kept telling him to go for it, this wish is what he came here for! On a conscious level, Roger wasn't really aware that this conversation was taking place. But the Supreme Kai became sure now that Roger is the reincarnated hero.
Everyone was still staring at Roger, wondering what it was he wanted to wish for. The Supreme Kai finally broke the silence. "Let him make his wish." He commanded.
"Sure, step up there and make your wish Roger." Vegeta coaxed.
Goku stepped back a few paces as Roger came forward. "Hi Porunga, how are you today?" Roger began.
Porunga's great head and upper body bent down low to get a good look at Roger. He considered him for several moments before returning to his previous position. "No one has asked me that question since the great Guru passed into the next dimension. Thank you, I am fine. And yourself?"
"I'm great, thank you very much!" Roger responded.
"Glad to hear it. And what wish can I grant for you today?" Porunga still wanted to get back to his slumber.
Roger cleared his throat, took a last look at the faces behind him, and wished, "I wish to be a Saiyan. Painlessly."
"I cannot grant your wish as stated." Porunga answered.
"Why not? The Supreme Kai asked."
"All births, even rebirths, involve some level of pain. Pain is a natural function of the process. I have no power over it." Porunga explained.
Goku turned and stuck his tongue out at Vegeta.
"Oh grow up why don't you?" Vegeta said annoyed.
The Supreme Kai mentally berated the two Saiyans telepathically. Then he turned to Roger. "Ok Roger, this is your decision, and yes, it's going to hurt."
Roger looked back at Yambia.
"You can do this Roger!" Yambia said. He then looked at Vegeta who simply gave him the thumbs up - high sign.
"Ok then, let's do this thing! Great Porunga! I wish to be a Saiyan!" Roger shouted.
Porunga's eyes glowed red for a second or two, the Roger found himself awash in a sea of pain.