The UnderworlderZ

Chapter 1: The Recruitment

"Kaaa-meeee-haaa-meeeeeeee-HAAAAAA!!"

Goku sent an enormous yellow Chi blast plummeting directly towards Vegeta.

"Kakarott!"

Vegeta crossed his arms over his chest and braced himself for the impact.

"Ugh... HAAAaaaa!"

"Not fair Vegeta. I thought we weren't gonna go past Super Saiya-jin 2," Goku whined.

"I thought u knew me by now Kakarott. I'll do anything to win."

"Same old Vegeta… aww man."

"Hey Goku, Vegeta!"

Vegeta and Goku spun around simultaneously to see the Supreme Kai standing way off behind them.

"Hey Supreme Kai!" Goku greeted him joyously.

"Hey Goku, I need to ask you guys a favor."

"I don't just give people favors," Vegeta gruffly replied.

"This task is extremely important. Something which u must also take very seriously."

"We're listening."

"I'm requesting your assistance on behalf of the Counsel of Kais. There is a sacred metallic treasure called the Yttrium, which needs your undivided attention. It's a treasure, which has been in our family for thousands of generations. A treasure concealed from the eyes of both the living and the dead. Every five thousand years we have a special festival, which involves the sanctifying of this rare item. And on the fifth day of the fifth month, the seven Dragons of the Heavens release the Yttrium from the sacred barrier. It is then placed in the hands of a warrior that's true and trustworthy; a warrior that's worthy of the name
"Protector".

It is the custom of the Kais for the Yttrium to be placed in the hands of the Supreme overseer of the universe at present. But an exception was made once we learnt of the severity of this year's festival..."

"Sounds interesting," Goku chimed excitedly. "But you still haven't
told us the real problem."

"Well the festival actually takes place five days after the Yttrium is revealed. And it's within those five days that the treasure has to be closely under surveillance. You see, in the book of ancient prophecies, it was foretold that on the 1000th celebration of the Yttrium, an evil being would attempt to fully grasp the treasure's
power. And if this so-called being somehow manages to un-lock the Yttrium's true potential, there will be catastrophic consequences!"

"Oh I see," Vegeta replied. "So then that's where Kakarott and I
step in right?"

"Exactly! We need strong dependable warriors that will be able to battle this thing if it really does arrive. We need strong dependable warriors like u and Goku..."

"So do u know exactly where and when this incident will occur?"

"That's one thing the prophecy never elaborated upon," Shin replied.  We have no clue as to who this being is, where he's from or when he will strike. The only thing we do know is that we have to be alert and fully prepared."

"Just great! We're basically going into a battle with blindfolds on!" Vegeta fretted. "This sounds like suicide!"

"Well I must admit, this does sound a bit life threatening. But think of it this way Vegeta... u guys are already dead."

"Why you!!"

Vegeta launched foward angrily and grabbed Shin by the collar of his shirt.

"He he... relax Vegeta. It was just a silly joke."

Hmph!"

"So when is this treaseure going to be revealed anyways?" Goku cut in.

"The ceremony for the Seven Dragons takes place tomorrow at the Underworld Temple. There u will officially begin your duties and be dubbed the 'Protectors' of the Yttrium."

"Oh ok."

"So I suggest that u guys beef up on the intense training and purify yourselves at the 'Passive' stream just ten miles from here. It's said once u bathe withing its waters, this stream has the power to increase your strength ten-fold. It is also a great source of purification."

"Jeez! Shin Come ON!" Vegeta grumbled. "Is all this really necessary?"

"Of course it is Vegeta. And I'll like to stay and chat a bit more about this situation with u guys but unfortunately, I have a meeting to attend to. I have to meet with the Kais counsel soon..."

"But..."

"I'll see you guys tomorrow at the Underground Temple..."

"But Supreme Kai..." Goku whined.

"What is it now Kakarott? He's gone already dammit!" Vegeta rumbled.

"I just forgot to ask him something."

"I'm afraid to even ask u 'what' "

"Well u see," Goku continued. "I wanted to know if there'll be any grub at the ceremony tomorrow."

"Oh brother!"

"I mean come on Vegeta, don't u think we should at least get something to munch on too?"

"Come on Kakarott, let's go."

"Are you even listening to me Vegeta?"

"I said come ON".

"Vegetaaaaa!!!"