Reda: Well...here I go again. All alone and writing by myself...Huh, I half expected Vee to come in. Did he really leave? Am I really alone? Guys, Vee, Goku! I'm sorry!

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Chapter Eighteen: Goku, the Retriever

A madman is dangerous, especially when Reda and Vee get caught in his hold. Tethgarous knows all about Saiyan emotions, but he still wants to learn more. So, he kidnaps the two strongest Saiyans and experiments on them. Pretty smart. What the cat-man doesn't know is that he just "stole" Psyfoam's greatest servants. And Psyfoam gets angry very easily. So, now the cat/man has something coming to him; something he didn't ask for.

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"Damn it, Reda! You careless bitch! How many times have I warned you about overconfidence? Don't let overconfidence ruin your reflexes. You rely more on them than your speed. Stupid bitch! Now what am I supposed to do?" Psyfoam yelled, slamming his fists down on the computer keypad.

He had warned them about Tethgarous, but did they listen? NO! Now look at where they were! Vee and Reda Saiyan experiments! Bah! Not his salve...err...servants! They both needed a lesson in listening, but he didn't have time to give extra lessons. He was too busy with Goku...

Ahh...Now there's an idea! Why didn't he think of that in the first place? Psyfoam, you're a genius. Just make sure to think faster when you get angry.

"Goku!"

"Yes sir?" Goku's dirty figure asked from the doorway of Psyfoam's computer lab.

Psyfoam sighed. This was all wrong, but it needed to be done to bring those kids back. "Goku, you've got yourself an early mission. You can thank Vee and Reda for their clumsiness. You're job is to bring them back and destroy Tethgarous if you can. That madman's gone far enough this time. I usually don't care what that creature does, but making my servants Saiyan experiment...It's the last straw!

"Goku?"

"Yes?"

"You see that cat/man wanna be on the screen?"

"Yeah..."

"I want you to find his energy signal and instant transmission there. Kill Tethgarous, get Reda and Vee out of there, and then report back here immediately afterwards. If you destroy the planet in the process, I'll give you a Special Request. That should be easy enough. That's a deserted planet except for Tethgarous and his robots, so you can destroy it with no problem. Now be off with you! I don't want that madman messing with my best servants!"

"Yes Master," Goku replied, placing two fingers to his forehead and disappearing soon afterwards.

Psyfoam kept his eyes on the screen. Of all Saiyans to get caught, Vee and Reda! It was such a disappointment, but then again...Having Goku to send after them was lucky, even if it was out of order. Still, if Goku actually accomplished a mission that Vee and Reda failed at...

Goku appeared right behind the cat/man. He yelped and dove for cover behind a huge computer before the guy could see him. He hadn't been spotted. Whew! That was close!

Saiyan Data Processing...

Goku almost jumped back when a mechanical voice spoke. It took him a while to realize that it was the computer speaking. He took a minute to figure out what the large computer had said, but then he peeked from behind his hiding place to se what was going on.

He almost fell over on his face in surprise with what he saw. The cat/man, who was named Tethgarous, was typing at the computer, making thoughtful noises, but that wasn't what surprised him. Connected to the far wall were three large translucent tubes. One of them was empty, holding only a green liquid, but two of them held bodies, Saiyan bodies. Goku gulped. Reda...and Vee...? With their power they shouldn't be reduced to an experiment for a maniac.

Specimen One: Saiyan; female; evading techniques; unique power to ignore the light of the full moon if so wishes; highest level: Super Saiyan 5, possibility of a farther level.

Specimen Two: Saiyan; male; stronger attack power; royal bloodline; can also ignore light of the full moon; highest level: Super Saiyan 5, possibility of farther level.

"What? Vee's a prince?" Goku exclaimed, very surprised.

It was too late when he realized his mistake. "Ahh...Another Saiyan? It's my lucky day. Three Saiyans for my work, how generous life is."

Goku got a hold of himself and jumped out of his hiding place, facing the crazed madman from ten feet distance. "We'll see about that. I'm here to bust out Reda and Vee, and end your crazy science!"

Goku wondered if he should go Super Saiyan...Things didn't look too dangerous now. He shouldn't waste energy if he didn't need to.

Tethgarous laughed. "Are you over confident too?"

Goku smirked, "No; far from it."

The cat/human grinned even as Goku slashed behind him, destroying two robots on the spot. More appeared from seemingly nowhere, but Goku destroyed each one, a blur of movement as he made every robot in the room dust. When he turned back to face Tethgarous, he had to duck right away to dodge the drugged dart-gun aimed for his shoulder. He had an inside feeling that thing needed no touching, and besides he didn't like the idea of a needle going into his skin.

That's when Goku expected his enemy to be either angry or surprised, but Tethgarous was neither. He was still laughing idiotically, so Goku punched him in the gut, silencing the guy's annoying laughter.

Goku stood up and swerved around to Reda and Vee. He just noticed that they were wearing almost nothing. Vee had on boxers, and Reda had on a bra and girl's underwear. He looked back at the madman on the floor, and felt a flash of anger. No one deserved to be experiments for some lunatic, especially not his sister! Tethgarous's laughter stopped Goku from transforming.

"You're a smart one, aren't you? And you're powerful too. I wonder what you're rage level would be at your highest level," Tethgarous said, and before Goku could question, the cat/man had pressed something on a hand-held remote that had obviously been in his shirt.

Goku heard a loud roaring noise, and then a huge monster crashed through the wall. "What the?" He shouted as he dodged a huge, spiky, green tail.

"Meet my best creation, Saiyan! The Psychedelic Monster!"

"Huh?" Goku questioned, landing on the opposite side of the room, trying to get a good distance away from this creature.

Tethgarous chuckled, "You'll see, Saiyan. P.M. attack!" the cat/man commanded, standing up and pointing at Goku.

The hideous, humongous, green monster roared louder this time. He sent his invisible attack toward the Saiyan, and Goku just stood still, confused, at least, until the psychedelic attack reached him.

Then he froze, seeing strange things before his eyes. The lab was gone and in its place was a jungle. Only, the only animals in this jungle were monkeys and they were all after him.

Then the sounds came. Goku covered his ears against a very high-pitched shrieking noise that was louder than the outside of an airport. It was annoying, painful, strange, and loud!

What was really going on was something totally opposite. The Psychedelic Monster waited for his master's command before retracting his attack. And as Goku shook his head and rubbed his eyes, the hideous creature attacked, smashing a spiked leg into the Saiyan's chin.

Goku was flung into the air and came down on his back. He stood up, wiping blood off his chin and glaring at Tethgarous and his strange monster. Without another thought, Goku allowed himself to transform to Super Saiyan 3. He wouldn't let whatever happened just then happen again. He needed to get Reda and Vee out of here and accomplish the mission they failed at.

"Oooo, look, P.M., he can go Super Saiyan 3. Attack again while I get the rage monitor. I want to see this Saiyan's level of rage," Tethgarous commanded as he walked off toward his cluttered desk.

Goku braced himself, but it was no use. The psychedelic attack made its way into his mind, and even as a Super Saiyan 3 he couldn't block it out. As soon as he was set free of his hallucinations, the monster shoved his scaly fist into Goku's chest, sending the Saiyan flying toward the experimental tubes.

This time, P.M. followed after him and kicked the Saiyan into the empty tube, sending glass flying everywhere. P.M. landed on Goku next, ignoring the spit that flew into the air. The Psychedelic Monster pounded on Goku, cutting his face, chest, arms, and legs with the millions of spikes along his body.

"P.M., retract! I think that's enough! His rage is rising!"

Goku ignored his pain and blood spills as he slowly got back on his feel. The Saiyan looked to his right, and saw his sister floating in a green liquid filled tube with a breathing mask and wires connected to various parts of her body. That did it. Goku turned toward Tethgarous and the Psychedelic Monster, his rage building to an inconceivable level.

Tethgarous was ecstatic. "This is amazing! Rage level 7 hundred thousand, 8 hundred thousand, 9 hundred thousand!"

He didn't get the chance to finish as the rage monitor blew past any normal ratings and exploded. Goku screamed out loud, crushing his fingernails into his own palms, his fists so tight that blood dripped out. The Saiyan's rage had reached an ultimate peak, and everyone knows that when that happens...a transformation occurs.

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Psyfoam jumped out of his seat, inches away from the large computer screen. It was unbelievable! It was impossible! Vee hadn't transformed this fast, so how could Goku be doing it when he was supposed to be weaker?

For once in his lifetime, Psyfoam was nervous. He gulped. Maybe Goku's true strength and power was more than he had anticipated. He had underestimated this Saiyan, and that had been a huge mistake!

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Goku stared at his enemies. His hair had shortened from Super Saiyan 3, and it was now shoulder length. The reddish-gold spiky hair stuck backwards and his friends may not have recognized him right away. His once green eyes were now blue, and his aura had a tint of both red and blue inside the familiar golden ring. Goku's eyebrows were lowered and his eyes gleamed with anger. If the rage monitor of Tethgarous still worked, it would read over 1 million.

"P.M., attack and this time knock him out," Tethgarous ordered, his excitement at full.

Before the Psychedelic Monster could mess with Goku's conscious mind, the Saiyan attacked, sending a well-aimed punch at the monster's hideous chest. Goku's fist ripped right through the creature's heart, showing that Tethgarous had forgotten to put a good defense quality in his creation.

As the Psychedelic Monster fell over dead, Goku turned his eyes to Tethgarous. Now, the madman's eyes held fear, but when he reached into his pocket his purring laugher was regained.

"You think you've won? Ha! I hold in my hand a self-destructive mechanism. Once I press this button, a ten second count down will begin and signify this planet's destruction. If you take one step toward me I'll press it, and you'll never see this world again!"

Goku smirked and took a step forward. "I've already died twice. It's an adventure, but at the moment I'm restricted from adventures." Tethgarous growled and pressed the big red button. Goku frowned, "Enjoy your time in the other world."

Then in a flash, Super Saiyan 4 Goku was breaking the two tubes that held Reda and Vee. First he picked up Vee and slung the boy across his shoulder, not caring at all about the green liquid that dripped down his chest and back. Then he picked up Reda nice and easy in his arms. She was his sister, and he felt the same responsibility for her that she did for him.

"Fool! You can't escape in 3 seconds!" Tethgarous shouted as the count down reached 2.

"Watch me," Goku said, placing two fingers to his forehead, ready to return to his master.

The second he disappeared, Tethgarous and the entire planet were engulfed in a humongous explosion as its core was completely destroyed.

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In Empty Space, Psyfoam grinned in victory.

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Reda: Vee! Goku!

Goku: What? You're not going to yell at me anymore are you?

Reda: (shook her head) No

Goku: (walks in from the doorway) Good, I was getting tired following Vee around.

Vee: (stands in the doorway) What baka?

Reda: Vee...

Vee: No, I'm not staying! No thank you! (Walks back out)

Reda: That bas...

Goku: Reda, watch your language. (Says it hesitantly)

Reda: (sighs) You're right, brother. (Laughs) I supposed I'm the one acting like a kid.

Goku: (scratches the back of his head) Yeah...it's ok though.

Vee: So, what's wrong with Vee?

Goku: He's just pissed off right now, cause you won't let him be himself in here...

Reda: Yeah...He can stay out there I guess. Well, he's going to anyway; it's not like I can stop him.

Goku: You were.

Reda: Just pull the connection.

Goku: Really? But you didn't even ask them for a review.

Reda: They can review if they feel like it; I know I don't always review everyone fanfic I come across.

Goku: (smiles and then pulls the connection)