The three fighters and the now motherless toddler arrived at Capsule Corp shortly; Piccolo calmly explained the situation to Bulma and Vegeta comforted her silently as she wept for her dearest friends demise. None of this affected Gohan as he just continued with his intended plans, first he handed Goten to Mr and Mrs. Briefs standing by with expressions of remorse. Then he entered Capsule Corp and headed straight for the Docking area, it was time for him to begin his hunt. His route was blocked, however. By the only one left that Gohan could really call family.

"So this is your solution then?" Piccolo asked, even though the answer was clear "You're gonna just leave everyone behind to seek out a monster that you can't kill?"

"I'm the only one who can touch him Piccolo, he's already left the planet and if I don't stop him as soon as possible he might grow stronger than I can handle." Gohan answered.

"And so going it alone is the solution? Think Gohan if we go with you we can all kill him, just wait for me to get the Z-warriors and we can all fight him." Piccolo reasoned with his former pupil.

"Then who will protect Earth if he returns? You forget he has my fathers Instant Transmission, an advantage that I have to take from him." Gohan explained "You and Vegeta must remain to strengthen our forces if I should fail…" That statement alone shocked piccolo, Gohan knew the repercussions.

"Hmm, it seems you've finally gained some wisdom to accompany your strength old friend." Piccolo stated calmly. "So we should prepare in case of your failure then?"

"There is still a weapon Cell never considered, a threat that may lead to his end. I leave the task of preparing this weapon to you." Gohan stated solemnly. "But please try to be a little more sensitive with him than you were with me alright. I mean Goten is still a child after all."

"Yah, but like you he is his fathers son. The Blood in his veins can handle anything I throw at him." Piccolo said with a smile. "I will consult with Dende to try and get some higher information for your quest. A threat as great as Cell should catch the higher power's attention."

"I appreciate it." Gohan thanked his oldest friend. "And tell him to take care of himself, I have a feeling his divine powers could help greatly if the battle goes ill."

With that the two friends departed; Piccolo went off to inform the mourning Brief family and eventually the Z-warriors, and Gohan to the fastest ship at Capsule Corps' disposal.

As soon as he entered the modified craft he noticed something quite that made him smile: a new outfit and a familiar sword, a farewell gift from Piccolo. The launch sequence began and the countdown followed:

Launch in 5 …

There was a boy in a land of strangers

Every step he took, took him closer to danger

…4…

Every day he grew

The world grew smaller

…3…

Fights are fought and battles still rage…

…2…

But, as long as you are here

Hope still remains

…1…

Hope still…

…Launch!

…remains…

As Gohan left the only home he ever knew, the world itself seemed to sadden, everywhere people were feeling as though a part of themselves; the best part, was now gone. All of the Z-warriors looked to the sky that night and new full well, that the son of their dearest friend was now gone. Somewhere in the wilderness there was another looking to the sky, obviously a warrior by the strong stance he had, but glowing with an aura of purity and mystery. From this being came a simple statement in an all-knowing voice and it said, "So it begins, from bloodshed comes the bane of existence, from unshed tears comes the resolve to challenge this blight, and within the most innocent from lies the last hope of all. As their task begins, mine draws near. Let us hope they are ready to hear the truth; that they are weak."