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The Omega Strain

Chapter 8: Enter Cooler

The warriors of earth stood tall as the sun dipped low across the horizon, " well lets go to the look out guys" Baron said as he floated into the air followed shortly by the others. Kami stood with Popo as the warriors of earth landed one after another, " good job, all of you" Kami said with a smile. Goku and Baron looked toward the sky " he's still there" Baron said as he looked at Goku who nodded and looked back to the sky. Darkness settles across the lookout as the warriors of earth settled down and rested there bodies, " what should we do now? i mean should't we be training more to be ready for Cooler if he's so strong?" Tien asked as he walked over to Baron who sit crossed legged, eyes closed. " You can if you want to Tien, it wouldnt be a bad idea" Baron said without turning his head or opening a eye.

Early the next morning the warriors of earth had gathered around the look out to watch Tien and Yamcha spar, " alright Yamcha lets go three rounds who ever gets the best wins" Tien said as he went into a fighting stance. Yamcha smirked and fell into a stance of his own. They slowly walked around one another before they charged in and began to quickly exchange kicks and punchs they split away as Tien aimed a straight kick at Yamcha's stomach, Yamcha caught his leg and spun him around catching him with his own kick that sent Tien reeling. The sparring lasted the three rounds with Yamcha winning by a sweep kick and an elbow that sent Tien bouncing. The warriors stood around talking and laughing when as if on cue all the warrior's eyes widened in horror as they felt a tremendous power heading toward the earth. " That's Cooler" Baron said in a hushed voice, everyone looked at him and then back toward the sky as a ship came into view. Kami walked to the warriors and patted each one on the shoulder " each of you have come a long way now go and save the earth!" Kami said as each warrior lifted off and headed toward the ship. Baron stood next to Kami, " please Kami give me your uniform to wear into battle" Baron asked bowing. Kami looked at him and waved his hand as a dark purple uniform appeared in the place of Barons old one, the belt was a pale Grey color along with his wristbands. The ship sat down on the Earths surface as a small group of warriors came out wearing the same armor as the Alpha brothers.

Baron and the others landed on a large hill over looking the ship, " well that's his troops" Baron said pointing. A large figure walked down the ramp to the surface he had pale white skin with purple shoulder blades a purple circle in his head. The earth warriors knew without asking this was Cooler, " men prepare to scan this pathetic planet for powers!" Cooler yelled as his men scattered around forming a large circle. There scouters each beeped reading a few billion powers all around 10 " sir no major life forms to report!" a alien yelled to Cooler who growled and looked around himself. Cooler growled and looked back toward his men " anything yet?" Cooler asked as a man ran up to him " sir there are half a dozen powers over 1,000!" The soldier yelled as Cooler smiled " good then find them!" Cooler yelled as his men dashed to the sky searching for the earth warriors. Baron stood up " well our cover is blown" he said as the men spotted him and the others. The warriors began to head toward the group as Baron floated into the air followed by the others, " Kamehameha!" Baron yelled as Yamcha,Tien,Krillin,Gohan and Goku fell into the familiar stance. The beams ripped from their bodies, " now!" Goku yelled as the beams fused into one large blast, before Coolers men could clear the area it hit, shredding their bodies into ash. Cooler's eyes narrowed as he recognized Baron as the Omega that had escaped, " It's you!" Cooler yelled as the earth warriors landed. Baron narrowed his eye's looking at Cooler, " so you've found me at last" Baron said crossing his arms, " yes it seems I have, I will destroy you and all your little friends" Cooler said with a chuckle.

Cooler or the earth warriors moved as they stared one another down. " How about I let you play with my armored squadron" Cooler said as he moved his finger motioning for someone. Three men, appeared a short blonde man, with blue skin, a tall frog looking man with brown skin and a large bulky man with long black hair and green skin. The armored squadron looked the group over and began to pick out the strongest warriors. " The namek is 1,500 the tall wild haired guy is 2,000 and the Omega is 3,500" the short blonde man said as he looked the rest of the group over. Baron laughed, " why dont you look again" with those words their scouters began to go wild " all of them are over 15,000!" Salza the blonde man yelled. The scouters continued to climb 20,000...25,000, " there is no way in hell they can be generating so much power" Dorin the green man said with a shocked tone to his voice. A large red aura pulsed around Goku as he grinned at Baron who had his pale blue aura surging around his body, Piccolo was the surprise he had taken his cape and hat off. " The Omega is at 42,000, the wild haired guy is 37,000 and the namek is at 35,000" Mace the frog looking man said with a nervous sound to his voice. Krillin and the others stood in shock at there full power " I never dreamed Goku would be so strong" Tien said with a smile " means im going to double up my training schedule" Tien said laughing. Cooler laughed " non-of you can even fathom my power!" after saying that the armored squadron charged Goku and the others.

Baron ducked and blocked the Mace as he swung and kicked, Piccolo caught Dorins fist and elbowed him in the face sending him backwards. Goku swatted Salzas punches away with ease, " you should try harder," Goku said as he caught his fist. Baron vanished and appeared above Mace with a hammering blow that sent him smashing to the ground in front of the other earth warriors, " Energy rain!" Baron yelled as millions of ki blasts rained down on top of Mace. Piccolo ducked a kick and came up with a upper cut that sent blood flying from Dorins lip, with a swift spin kick he sent him toward Baron who double axe handled him into Mace who had just regained some composure. Goku crossed his arms and blocked a massive energy blast sent from Salza, Goku yelled, as a ki shield appeared knocking Salza's attack away. " Alright you asked for it" Goku said as he braced himself a reddish aura began to build up around him. Baron and Piccolo had engaged in battle with the other armored squadron members as Goku's energy began to skyrocket, " Kaio Ken x2!" Goku yelled as it flared around his body. Salza's scouter came to life " 74,000!" Salza nearly chocked out as a fist smashed into his jaw followed by another then another. Cooler stood motionless, as he watched his great warriors do battle and lose to a group of rag tag fighters from earth. " Perhaps I can have some fun with these humans" Cooler said as he turned toward the earth warriors who stood paralyzed with fear. Cooler pointed " you!" Cooler said pointing toward Yamcha who turned pale " yes you get over here and show me what you got!" Cooler yelled. Before Yamcha could move a fist smashed into his mid section sending him into the sky, he regained his composure to be met with a foot to his face that sent him reeling into a mountain.

Yamcha groaned in pain as he opened his eyes to see Cooler hovering, a few yards away, Yamcha forced his body from the mountain. " Alright Cooler you want fun then I'll give you something to remember!" Yamcha yelled as he held his hand up braced with his left hand. Cooler smiled evilly " yes show me your great power earthling" Cooler said under his breath as the ball of energy formed in Yamcha's hand. " Spirit Bomb!" Yamcha yelled launching it, he moved his arm guiding it all around the battlefield, finally dropping his arm the blast smashed into Cooler causing a massive explosion that sent smoke and fire in all directions. Yamcha stood thinking he may have beaten Cooler before he could land, laughter came from the smoke as Cooler floated from it unscaved. " Oh shit!" Yamcha said as he become scared for his life.

A/N: Well it's been a while, but the new chapter is finished! What did everyone think give me some reviews. Thanks to everyone that has reviewed so far, and before everyone asks Goku knows Kaio Ken because it's one of the moves he learnt while in the time chamber. Will Yamcha survive Cooler find out in the next chapter.