Childhood Dreams:

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Last time:

He suddenly jerked his head towards the sky, as he saw two gigantic pods crashing towards the ground a few miles from them.

He and the rest of the Z-fighters exchanged a look before flying at top speed towards the mysterious pods.

Below the ditch that had been formed during the "gentle" landing, the pods doors began opening.

The Z-fighters stood in shock as they watched as a gigantic pair of feet swung out of the pod, revealing:

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A tall, bald, but stupid looking giant. The Z-fighters stared at him in shock; they hadn't known that their opponent would be so big. Meanwhile, another form emerged out of the other pod, looking not so threatening. He was average height, (I'm going to make Vegeta a few inches taller then Bulma) with a dark completion. He had dark flame-like hair that defined gravity, thick black eyebrows, and a pointy chin to top things off.

The giant bowed down respectably at the other's feet. "My prince, we've arrived on the planet Earth."

The prince nodded his head in approval, "Finally after all this time, I'll finally be able to defeat Frieza," he muttered just noticing the speculators that were staring at them in confusion.

He began walking towards the Z-fighters, calmly and collected, before stopping a few feet away from them. "Where are the dragonballs?" he asked, as he stared into his opponent's eyes.

Goku and Piccolo exchanged a look, that didn't go unnoticed by Vegeta. "How did he know about the dragonballs?" they both thought nervously.

Goku faced the prince boldly before saying. "I don't know what you're talking about, the dragonballs don't exist on earth," he said through clenched teeth, hoping that the prince wouldn't figure it out.

The bald one spoke up, "Come on Vegeta, stop wasting time, we could find the dragonballs without the weaklings help," he said while jumping back and forth. "I want to fight already," he wined pitifully.

"Nappa, don't you ever learn anything," snapped Vegeta as he walked over towards him. "Time is essential especially if we're against Frieza."

Nappa bowed his head shamefully at the ground, but only for a second. (hey he does have a very short memory.) "So could we destroy them now?" he asked with bloodlust clear in his eyes.

A vein began popping on Vegeta's forehead, as he ignored Nappa's pleads of battle. "So weakling, what would it be?" he asked casually. "Either tell us about the dragonballs or else face the destruction of your precious planet."

All this time, Yamacha had been watching in quiet speculation, however he had enough. "I've made a promise, and I'm going to keep it, for you Bulma. Always for you," he remembered mentally.

"The dragonballs aren't yours, we'll never give them up," said Yamacha boldly. "If you want them, you'll have to get past us," he said as be beckoned the rest of the Z-fighters to prepare for battle.

A cruel and animalistic smirk touched Vegeta's face. "Very well, I suppose you leave me no other choice," he said with an evil glimmer in his eyes. "Nappa, since you're so eager to fight, I'll let you battle them first," said Vegeta, as he stretched himself casually on a rock. "Don't take too long," he muttered as he watched Nappa prepare for battle.

The Z-fighters stood tensely as Nappa launched himself towards them. A series of blows were aimed directly at Nappa, however they were just too slow.

"My grandmother could even fight better then you," complained Nappa as he easily dodged the attacks. "Well I guess it's time for me to have some fun," he muttered as he began powering up.

The ground shook with his power, causing cracks to form around him. A hailstorm of rocks and debris flew around him. Nappa had enough of playing it "nice" he was going to end this, now.

Nappa suddenly appeared before Tien, and threw a punch at his stomach causing Tien to bend over in pain. Then he delivered a hook kick that sent Tien smashing into the ground. However not before sending a gigantic Ki blast towards him.

"One down, five to go," taunted Nappa as he glared at them feverishly.

The Z-fighters looked at Tien with sadness and anger mixed on their faces. "He didn't deserve to die, he was only trying to protect the people he cares about," thought Yamacha painfully. He had never been close to Tien before however he knew that he deserved a better death then this.

"If you want to fight, fight some your own size," challenged Yamacha bravely. "Come on baldy, fight me if you dare!"

"Hey what does he have against bald people?" grumbled Krillin with a hurt expression written over his face.

Goku couldn't help but chuckle at his reaction, "Krillin, you sure haven't changed over the years."

Krillin caught Goku's comforting smile and returned one of his own. "I suppose so," he laughed as he began to relax.

Yamacha and Nappa sized each other up carefully. "Come one weakling, what are you waiting for," taunted Nappa. "I'll even give you the first hit.'

Yamacha's eyes narrowed in anger. "He has some nerve," he said seething in furry. "I'll make him pay, I promise."

"Wolf Fang Fist," he yelled as he leapt towards Nappa. Nappa casually leaned out of the way, causing Yamacha to crash right into a large, massive, stone cliff.

"Pathetic," mumbled Vegeta as he watched the battle. "Nappa I want you to end this, now!" he commanded.

Nappa sighed in defeat; it was fun torturing his enemies, making them think they actually stood a chance. "Very well, Vegeta," he mumbled unhappily.

He sent a blast towards Yamacha who was still stuck in the cliff, and sent another one towards Gohan.

"No, Gohan!" yelled Goku as he watched the blast in slow motion. Knowing that there was no other choice, he dived in front of Gohan and pushed him out of the way.

"ARRRGGG!" he screamed as the blast engulfed him in a world of pain and agony. When he opened his eyes again, he saw Gohan's little face crying above him.

"Daddy, don't leave me," he cried softly, as he pounded Goku's chest. "It's not fair."

"Go.han.." choked Goku painfully. "Go get Bulma, she'll help," he whispered. "Trust me, there's no other way, you'll have to convince her to help us. Take care of yourself Gohan and look after your mother for me," he whispered before darkness claimed him.

"Nooooo!" cried Gohan in pain. "Don't leave me, please," he begged softly.

Piccolo put a hand on his shoulder, "Gohan, remember what your father wanted us to do?" he stated carefully.

Gohan nodded sadly, before turning towards capsule corps. "I hope you really could help Bulma," he muttered softly before flying away. "If not, we're all doomed."

Vegeta had been watching the exchange in shock. "I could have swore they said Bulma," he said, before shaking his head violently. "She's dead and she'd not coming back," he whispered.

"Why are you going?" yelled Nappa angrily. "Come back here brat, I'm not finished with you yet!' as he formed a Ki ball in his hand preparing to shoot down Gohan.

"Nappa, stop!" ordered Vegeta, as he faced piccolo. "Well, green bean mind explaining your friend's sudden departure?"

Piccolo was suddenly struck by a great idea. "He went to inform the strongest fighter on the planet that there's a worthy adversary. She'll be here sooner then you think."

"A girl?" said Nappa in confusion, before falling into a fit of laughter. "You actually think that a mere girl could defeat us in battle?"

Vegeta looked toward the ground, memories of Bulma flooded his vision. "Very well, we'll wait a fifteen minutes for her arrival, no more no less," he concluded.

"What?" exclaimed Nappa. "Why do you want to fight a girl? They're weak, and useless."

Vegeta turned around with sudden anger and grabbed him by the neck, while looking at him dead in the eye. "I had a friend once, and she was stronger then you'll ever be. I own it to her to give the mystery fighter a chance in battle," snapped Vegeta as his hand began squeezing the life out of Nappa.

"Vegeta," chocked Nappa as Vegeta's death grip didn't loosen. "Air.." he gasped, "I need air."

Vegeta looked down at him in disgust, before sending a punch to his stomach, causing Nappa to fly into a nearby boulder.

"Fifteen minutes," he replied, as he glanced at the Namek (did I spell it right?)

Piccolo looked towards the horizon with a worried expression on his face. "Please Bulma, you've got to help us, the fate of the world lies on your shoulders."

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Author's Note: Would Gohan get to Capsule Corps on time? Would he be able to convince Bulma to come and fight? What would Bulma and Vegeta's expressions be when they meet? Would they remember each other? What would the Z-fighters say about this? Which side would Bulma fight on? Lol.a lot of unanswered questions huh? Well then in that case, read and find out!

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