"Dragonball AS: New Recruits Saga"
Chapter 16- "The Training Begins"

By- Tiny

Ubuu had never been in the Time Chamber before and he was now learning first-hand what Goku was talking about. The endless white expanse made most people insane or worse, but the Majin knew he had to endure the brutal training if he was to be successful later. Still, he didn't understand why the Kai's saw fit to saddle him with Vegeta...

"BOY!" the prince growled, "You need to focus! How do you expect to do any good in the future if you can't even defend yourself now!?!"

Losing his already strained control, Ubuu's eyes flashed red and in a matter of seconds he was on the Saiya-jin. Vegeta was able to dodge the attacks with effortless ease and smack the teen away, laughing at the vain effort to damage him. Ubuu got up, his eyes still red, and came at Vegeta again, only to stop when Vegeta raised his hand as a signal it was over.

"That's quite enough, brat," Vegeta grumbled, "You still have not learned how to control that power that lies dormant inside of you, the anger that comes with being a demon reincarnate. That is something that will have to change."

"And how do you plan on doing that?" Ubuu snarled, "By beating on me some more? See if I care!"

"No, I don't plan to attack you anymore," Vegeta chuckled, "You will spend the next three months in SOLITARY meditation out there, focusing specifically on your inner power and keeping that anger in check. When you can do that, return here and we will continue with the physical training."

Ubuu's eyes faded back to their normal color as he nodded his head, turning to stalk out of the prince's sight. On the way, he brushed by Diive and quivered a bit upon feeling the Saiya-jin's power. Increasing his pace, Ubuu disappeared into the vastness that was the Time Chamber and left the others far behind.

"What did you say to put the kid in such a foul mood?" Diive laughed, "Nothing bad I hope."

"No, he just needs to focus his power a bit," Vegeta smirked, "The boy has great potential and skill. Kakarot saw this long before any of the rest of us and I intend to finish what he started in this boy's training."

"Do you really think you can measure up to Kakarot?" Diive inquired, "He was the legendary of our generation, you know."

"A title he very richly deserves," Vegeta smiled, "I may not be able to measure up to my old friend, but I will damn sure finish what he started!"

Diive stalked away, bowing his head to his prince, and disappeared into the bathing area as Vegeta turned to look out on the chamber once more.

"My old friend," Vegeta sighed, "If only you were here now, when we most need you...."

"I told you to focus!" Raditz growled, throwing Pan into a cliff, "How do you ever expect to beat our enemies if you can't even damage me!?!"

While his uncle was distracted, Gohan phased behind him and threw a KameHameHa into the older man's back. Raditz toppled forward, giving Pan the opening she needed. Before Raditz knew what had hit him, Pan and Gohan were driving the man into the ground. It looked for a second like the father-daughter duo would triumph this time, but that was put to rest when Raditz's aura flared out, knocking both fighters away.

"Not a bad strategy, if I do say so myself," Raditz smirked, "However, that won't work against an experience, hardened fighter such as myself. You'll have to do better than that."

"That's a damn lie!" Gohan snapped, "If you hadn't powered up, we would have had you down for the count! Where does that power come from!?!"

"I was hoping to keep this a secret for a few more years," Raditz sighed, "I guess I'll have to show you exactly what kind of power I REALLY possess..."

Pan and Gohan watched in awe as the sky grew dark from the sheer magnitude of power radiating from the Saiya-jin pure-blood. Lightning crackled from the sky above and nearly struck the two hybrids, scaring Pan senseless. As they watched on in wonder, the Saiya-jin's golden hair began to grow dark once more and shrink back to it's normal length.

Blood red fur rippled across the Saiya-jin's arms, stomach, and back and red lines appeared under green eyes. In one final yell to push to his maximum, Raditz's aura shot out all around him, temporarily blinding his two relatives. When the aura's radiance finally died down, Gohan's jaw hit the floor at the sight of his uncle, fully charged in the Legendary form first reached by his father.

"This is what is known as power," Raditz smiled, "If you want to stand a chance against what is yet to come, you must strive to reach this level. Do you understand?"

"Yes, we understand," Pan gulped, "But uncle, I have a question. Can....can ALL of you reach the Legendary level?"

"No, I'm afraid not," Raditz smiled, "Only Diive and I can reach this form, but I know that one day you will also reach it. I intend to make sure of that."

"Thank you uncle Raditz!" Pan cheered, hugging the man, "I promise to do the best I can!"

"Excellent," Raditz laughed, powering down again, "Now, shall we get back to business?"

"GLADLY!!!!"

"Vegeta, here comes trouble," Diive smirked, "And boy, does he look mean!"

Looking up from his own meal, Vegeta noticed that Ubuu was stalking towards the recreation area. It had been four months total in the chamber, one more than Vegeta had ordered, and it was clear Ubuu had benefited. The teen Vegeta had brought into the chamber was now much more muscular and powerful, as Vegeta could tell from the boy's aura.

"I have done that which you asked," Ubuu smirked, "You promised to continue my training when I had proven that I could control and focus my anger."

"Yes, I suppose I did," Vegeta chuckled, "First, however, I want to see how powerful you have become. Power up, right now!"

Ubuu nodded his head to the Saiya-jin and began his ascension, his aura flashing blue-green first. Vegeta recognized this as the first level of Super Majin, not impressed by Ubuu's power up. The Saiya-jin was about to walk away when he felt it, Ubuu's power spike again. Watching in astonishment and wonder, Vegeta witnessed something nobody had ever seen before.

Ubuu's blue-green aura darkened to a blood red color that reminded Vegeta of his old rival's Kaio-Ken, giving Ubuu's skin a demonic tint. The teen's muscles bulged slightly and he even grew a couple of inches, making it hard to tell his actual age by looks alone. Ubuu's dark mohawk and small goatee, which he had grown in the chamber, turned a brilliant red color that matched his aura. With one final push, the Majin's eyes glowed a shining yellow and the transformation was complete.

"This is what I wanted to see!" Vegeta beamed, "The true power this boy can possess, the power of Majin Buu!"

"Does this meet with your expectations?" Ubuu smirked, dropping his arms limply at his sides.

"Very much so," Vegeta grinned, falling into stance, "Now let's just see how strong you really are!"

......One and a Half Years Later.....

It had been a long, tiresome, and all together frustrating journey to endure, but they had finally made it. Piccolo and Brolly were finally at the gate that held their only hope in the universe: Son Goku. The two were overjoyed that they had finally reached the Lair of Dragons, but Piccolo felt a tad bit uneasy.

"I thought that the Kai's said there was a demon guarding the entrance?" the Nameksei-jin grumbled, "Where is he?"

"Perhaps the Kai's were mistaken," Brolly shrugged, "Not that it matters. No demon stands a chance against either of us!"

"Actually, that demon was pretty tough," a voice called out, "Took me quite a while to beat, but that's old news."

Whipping around to look at the doorway to the Lair of Dragon's, Piccolo dropped down to his knees and Brolly's jaw dropped. In the doorway was a tall man, not looking much older than his early thirties, wearing a pair of jeans and an orange t-shirt with the words "Golden Boy" across the chest. He had fairly well tanned skin over a muscular build, with hair that reached for the sky like a child who just got out of beds does. Planted on his face was a goofy smile that could only belong to...

"GOKU!" Piccolo screamed, embracing the Saiya-jin, "It's been so long!"

"Too long, my old friend," Goku laughed, "What's Brolly doing with you? And what are you doing out here?"

"We have come to get you," Brolly coughed, "The universe, specifically Earth, is in grave danger. We need your help or we will fail, simple as that."

"I'm sorry guys, but I can't leave," Goku sighed, "Shenlong needs me to purify the Dragonballs, so I have to stay here for another 95.5 years. I wish I could help, but there's nothing I can do."

"BULL SHIT!!!" Brolly snapped, "Just tell the lizard you have to go and to let you be on your way!"

"It's not that easy," Goku almost whispered, "Shenlong is a god in many respects, after all."

"I had expected this would happen," Piccolo grunted, "Let me speak with Shenlong, Goku. I think I can convince him to let you free."

"How so?" Goku inquired, "Even I can't convince him."

"Perhaps, but he will listen to me," Piccolo grinned, "No son can refuse his father."

NEXT TIME: Piccolo and Brolly have reached their goal and met with the legendary Son Goku once more, without having to fight the demon! Can Piccolo convince Shenlong to let the Saiya-jin free or will their journey have been in vain? As for those back on Earth, how have they faired so far in their training? Find out in the next installment of Dragonball AS!!!!