Vegeta awoke in a strange white room.It took him a few seconds to focus and gather his thoughts. Where? Aristodemos! He smiled inwardly. So i'm alive am I? Good! He looked up to see Ajax walk in. Ajax looked up from his clipboard into the lightly smiling face of Vegeta. He frose for a full five seconds. '' So you're finally awake?
Vegeta looked puzzled. '' What do you mean finally?!''
''Well...you've been in a coma for the past 3 days. Vegeta's eyes were open wide with disbelief. '' 3 days!! Unbeleivable'' Vegeta started to rise but stopped short. He painfully got to his feet. Ajax looked concerned '' It's best Vegeta if you remain in bed for one more day atleast.
Vegeta looked at him as if he'd just threatened to kill him. '' Are you insane! Every second I waste is more time for Frieza to uncover our plan. I waste no more time! Now stand aside. Ajax did what he was told and moved out of the angry saiyans way. Vegeta stopped short at the door. '' Where's the boy?''
''At your quarters and don't worry, he's been training with Napp and Radditz. Vegeta looked like he felt a bit better. '' Good'' He began to amble out the door. '' Wait Vegeta, where did you go to get yourself into such a state in the first place?'' Vegeta shrugged annoyed at this naggin. He turned and left. Every step he took was like a thousand Aristodemians beating him from all directions. On his way home he received many concerned looks as he was in a rather bad way. Vegeta only half liked the concern. On the other hand he saw it as weak pity. He kept a straight face and continued to stumble home.
He finally arrived. Sweating profusely he stole a few seconds to rest against his door. He only allowed himself a little while as it would be sacrilege for anyone to see him like that. Entering his home he looked around to find it quiet . ''Boy!'' Get out here now!'' He heard a striring in the boy's room and a sharp sound resonating. He must of knocked something over. Clumsy oaf!
Gohan's head emerged from the corner of his open door.He had a mildly afraid look in his eyes. ''Yes, mr, sir uh Prince Vegeta.
Vegeta was mildy annoyed that the boy had not yet even figured out how to address him properly the first time yet.
Gohan noticed that Vegeta seemed to be in a lot of pain which made him all the more nervous
''I hear you have begun your training. The boy nodded. ''What did they teach you?'' Gohan took a few seconds to think. We've only been sparring.
Vegeta became interested. ''Did you win?'' Gohan looked down and shook his head. '' Sorry sir, but no''
Vegeta was surprised that the boy was so disappointed for his sake. He talked in a friendly tone '' Don't worry boy, we'll fix th....!'' He stopped himself short'' I mean If you loose again you will be punshed. Vegeta was angry with himself for his momentary weakness. Gohan had picked up on it as well. He watched Vegeta with an akward stare. ''Yes sir''
Vegeta glowerd inwardly raging at his weakness. His anger showed in his voice '' Come! Time to train!'' They left and began to walk. Gohan wanted to ask if he was ok but wisely decided against it. All of a sudden Vegeta stopped. Gohan stopped himself just as he was about to bump into him. Vegeta managed a silent growl looking up into the air. He turned to Gohan and felt for his neck. Gohan ducked out of reaction '' Stay still boy!'' Gohan stopped fidgeting. Vegeta reached down and felt around. He found what he was looking for and sighed. '' You listen to me boy!'' Gohan looked at him uncertainly '' If you remove that pendant from your neck at anytime without my say so an evil reptile like creature will find you and destroy you!'' Gohan looked horrified ''' Do you understand me'' Gohan managed a feeble nod. ''Good, now move!''
On arrival at the training dome Vegeta was met by Ajax. '' Vegeta! Bad news...!''
''I know, Frieza is returning.'' Ajax looked confused '' How did you know?
Vegeta thought about it for a second '' I must have picked it up on Aristodemos. I can sense ki now''
Ajax looked as if a light had turned on in his head. ''Aristodemos! No wonder you were in such a state! '' Vegeta cursed his slip'' Shut up Ajax! Now how long until Frieza gets here?
'' He'll be here tomorrow this time.'' Vegeta was apalled. '' So soon!'' He grabbed Gohan and pulled him towards the training facility. Atleast it had been repaired. '' Train on your own for a while, I ned to sort something out first. Gohan nodded and began stretching. Vegeta walked back out to Ajax. '' I have a few questions!''
''Certainly Vegeta, ask me.''
First of all can the training dome be upgraded to allow gravity to be changed. Ajax looked thoughtfully at Vegeta.'' I'll see what I can do. Ingenius idea'' Vegeta ignored his compliment. ''How strong is Frieza? What is his maximum power?''
''Well Frieza has never powered up fully to my knowlege before but he has a constant power level of 500 000. His species has four different transformations and if i'm to guess i'd say his maximum should be near 10 to 12 million
Vegeta's mouth nearly hit the ground. '' You must be joking''
''I'm afraid not.''
Vegeta looked as if he might explode.'' Scan my maximum now''
''Very well, step into the maximiser cubicle. Vegeta mad his way for the contraption and stepped inside. Ajax proceeded to type various things into the computer. '' Ok Vegeta, power up to your maximum.
Vegeta nodded and began to focus. Looking down he let out a yell forcing his power to surface. A dark blue aura stormed up around him. He's never felt stronger in his life before. Fully pwered up his aura faded slowly. He stood upright, his hands on his hips his smirking face watching Ajax's impressed look. '' Amazing Vegeta! 70 000! An admirable achievment in such a short time.'' Vegeta looked disapointed. He's expected more. He definitly felt much more powerful. He nodded towards Ajax ad turned to rejoin Gohan back in the training facility.
Gohan was rapidly punching and kicking with great power and speed. He looked completely focused. Vegeta was impressed. The boy learns fast! Gohan looked up from his training realising Vegeta was watching him. He was embarrassed all of a sudden. He wanted nothing more than to please Vegeta for some reason.
''Do you have any idea how to use energy boy?'' Gohan shook his head ''No sir'' Vegeta could sense that the boys power level had increased again but was still considerably below his now. '' Learn fast and show no ignorance. Don't make me repeat myself. Now sit down
Gohan sat down cross legged. '' Now hold both your arms out making your palms face each other. Gohan did as he was told. Now close your eyes and calm your mind. Focus on your chest. Thats where the ki is stored. '' Gohan fidgeted '' I feel it!
''Silence, keep your mouth shut and concentrate! Now pull the ki from your chest area down your arms and into the palms of your hands. You have to concentate very hard. Once you get that right force the ki out of your palms and concentrate. Mould the ki with your mind into the form of a ball.
Vegeta watched the boy with interest. He's going all out! Gohan concentrated with all his power. He managed to get the ki into his hands but was unable to syphon it out into the open. He gave up eventually '' I'm sorry sir, I couldn't do it''
''There is no thing as can't! You either do it or I'll hand you over to that evil reptile myself. Fear passed over Gohans eyes at the mention of the reptile. He protectively clutched his pendant. Vegeta noticed it. '' You may as well take it off now boy, it's safe in here''. Gohan hesitated for a moment, then took it off slowly and placed it in his pocket. His power climbed immensely then. Vegeta's eyes opened wider. What! his power grew more! That useless pendant wasn't supressing him enough.
Gohan saw the look on Vegeta's face. ''Whats wrong sir?''
Vegeta ignored him. '' Quiet! Continue trying to create a ki ball. I'll be back in a moment. Vegeta left to confront Ajax.
Ajax saw him coming and the way he was walking didn't look good. Vegeta grabbed Ajax in the front of his shirt and lifted him off his feet. '' Moron! This pathetic pendant doesn't supress him enough. Ajax looked confused. '' What are you talking about?'' Look at his power now!''
''Alright, alright!'' Vegeta put him down and watched him walk towards the controls. He zoomed in on Gohan and punched in a few buttons. A figure appeared on the screen. Ajax stepped back in surprise.
''Well?''
''60 000....'' Vegeta handed him the pendant. '' Now fix this immedietly! Ajax hurried out of the room with the pendant. Vegeta was left standing on his own. That kind is incredible. Still on par with me after I almost killed myself. Yes, Frieza will definitly fall to us. Frieza! If that pendant slips up again Frieza will know and we'll all be finished. I need to be extremely careful
Ajax returned with the pendant. '' Done! It was only a minor bug, it won't happen again''
'' For your sake Ajax you had better hop.....''
Vegeta was cut short by the sound of an immense explosion. Looking into the training facility Vegeta and Ajax saw the panicky form of Gohan looking rather distressed. A massive gaping whole was winking out of the wall of the training facility. Vegeta sped out and was behind Gohan in an instant. He instantly slipped the pendant around his neck. Gohan jumped with fright and turned around to see the angry face of Vegeta. He stood there rubbing the back of his neck half smiling '' I did it sir''
Vegeta beneath all his anger felt a stirring of pride for the boy. So young and yet so powerful. He could feel a smile surfacing. Before it popped he had turned around and began walking back to the control room. He motioned behind his bacl for Gohan to follow him.
Back in the control room Ajax was looking highly annoyed. ''Well done child, you just managed to detroy my training facility again. Gohan looked down extremely embarassed. Vegeta let out a sadistic laugh. '' Just have it built up again by tomorrow and have those alterations added. Come boy'' Vegeta led Gohan out of the training dome. Gohan was becoming more acustomed to the crowd of people and was becoming more comfortable. He was bursting with energy and wanted to speak about his new found abilities. He was unsure however if he should attempt a talk with Vegeta. He decided against it.
To his surprise Vegeta started the conversation. Tomorrow we'll go to a deserted planet so you can perfect your ki control and then you need to learn how to fly not to mention control your energy. Are we clear?''
Gohan smiled ''Yes sir'' Vegeta felt vaguely happy that the boy was starting to look more comfortable. Why do I even care? Do I even care? Grrr, ofcourse I don't! They had almost reached Vegeta's home. Gohan noted the immediet change in attitude of Vegeta and kept his distance and his mouth shut for the rest of the way. Upon arrival Vegeta raided a cupboard and produced two soldiers ration packs from the cupboard. He handed one to Gohan and walked towards his room. '' Eat boy, you'll need your strength for tomorrow. With that Vegeta retired. Gohan sat and ate alone. Wow, im learning so much. My body's aching but it feels good. In mid thought his fathers face jumped into his head. Gohan froze for a while. I nearly forgot about him. I wonder if i'll ever see him again. He'll be so proud of me! Even though he was so young realisation still succeeded on dawning in him. I'll probably never see hm again....He was no longer hungry. He slowly retreated to his room.
On Earth!
Two men were training full out. One the Namek Picollo, the other the saiyan from earth named Goku.
''Slow down Goku, you're gonna kill yourself if you keep that up. Goku stopped for a second, sweat pouring vigorously from all over his body.'' Picollo, i'm grateful you decided to train with me but if you don't shut up and attack you may as well leave. I told you already, I need all the strength I can possibly posses. When I see Radditz again one i'll make him pay!
Picollo looked away for a moment and then got back into a fighting stance. He used his duplication technique and split into the different parts. All three violently attcked Goku but were easily batted away. Picollo formed back into one again and stood up painfully. ''No more. This is madness. Training shouldn't be this foolish. You'll burn yourself out eventually and then what good will it do your son?''
Goku ignored him the intense training finally taking it's toll on him. ''One....one more time Picoll...''
Goku collapsed. Picollo stood with his hand over his face. ''Just great. I'm not taking you home this time! That woman of yours is too dangerous. I'll stay with you then.'' Picollo collected some wood and placed it near Goku. Using a miniscule ki blast picollo set the wood alight.Goku was still out cold. Fool! Picollo sat cross legged and levitated slightly off the ground. Withing seconds he was emersed in intense miditation....
Phew, numba five, feeling tha burn! Didn't get any reviews out of my last chapter so not sure if the stories still to you're liking so plz plz plz let me know that I'm not burning in vain :)