AN- Sorry this chapter is rather short. It got to a point where the chapter needed to end, and unfortunately, it wasn't that far in. Patience though, the next few chapters should be very interesting indeed. Check out my author's note at the end of the chapter to find out why.


Chi Chi sighed as she finished stacking dishes by the sink. "I wonder what's keeping those two. Goku promised me they would be back in time for dinner..."

Suddenly, a knocking on the door interrupted her thoughts. "Oh! That must be them!... but why would Goku knock?" She mused as she answered the door. Standing outside was not what she had expected. Her son was standing there, but instead of her husband, a strange little clown was floating in the air. After a moment, the clown waved.

"Hey, Chi Chi! It's been a while, huh?"

The clown knows my name? Strange as it was, the clown seemed strangely familiar. Finally it dawned on her.

"You're one of Goku's friends, right? ... uh, Choazu, was it?"

Chaozu shook his head. "Close, but no... it's Chaozu."

"You were at the tournament a couple of years ago, right? With Piccolo?"

Chaozu nodded. "It seems like so long ago, doesn't it?"

He's acting really anxious about something... Chi Chi decided to get straight to the root of the matter. "Why do you have my child? Where is my husband?"

Chaozu looked at the ground. "Well... about that... ummm.. y'see... he's not exactly.. uh, here."

Chi Chi gave him a lopsided look. "Of course he isn't here! Where is he?"

Chaozu shrugged. "Space."

"WHAT?!"

Chaozu took in a deep breath. "Well, he was asked to help a race of aliens fight an evil tyrant. Turns out Goku is an alien."

Chi Chi lost all her steam and sagged her shoulders. "What are you talking about?"

Chaozu sighed and sat down, preparing to tell her the whole story.


"This is your spaceship?... umm, it's kinda small, isn't it?"

Raditz growled. "Well, I thought I was only taking Kakarot. I didn't know there were going to be so many of you."

Yamcha groaned. "This is gonna be a long trip..."

Yamcha, Tien, and Krillin stepped into the ship. Goku went to go in, but stopped as he felt something scrape the back of his mind. He turned around and looked up into the air. Raditz gave him a questioning glance.

"What is it, Kakarot?"

Goku bunched his eyebrows. "It feels like someone is watching us..."

Raditz clicked on his scouter. There was a beep, and a number showed up. He smiled as he realized who the mystery presence was. "All right, green man, you can show yourself now."

Piccolo floated down from the inside of a cloud. "Goku, are you really going to leave this planet here for me to take over?"

Goku sighed. "That's right. Piccolo will destroy the world if we leave him alone."

Raditz grinned. "Well then, we'll just take him with us then."

Piccolo gave a snort. "And what makes you think I'm coming with you?"

Before Piccolo could say another word, Raditz was already right in his face, the grin not moving. "And what makes you think you have a choice?"

Piccolo stammered, trying to come up with a response. He's right... I can't defeat all of them together... What can I do?... Piccolo glared at them and sighed. "I suppose if I don't come along, you might all run into trouble. I guess you really need me. It's not like I have a busy schedule. I guess I'll just put my world domination plans on hold while I help you losers."

Raditz smirked, letting the green warrior have the last word. Let him say whatever he needs to convince himself. He is a crafty warrior, and properly trained, he will be a big help. Raditz stepped onto the ship, motioning for Earth's mightiest two fighters to follow him. Goku and Piccolo glared at each other, both daring the other to go in first. After several minutes, Goku finally buckled, rubbing his stomach. "I'm going to find out what kind of food they have on this ship." Raditz rolled his eyes. Goku climbed in and smiled at his brother. "So, uh, where's the fridge?"

Raditz nodded. "You must at least eat like a Sayian. You'll be pleased with the mess hall on this ship. It's the last door on the right."

Goku happily bounded off towards the food. Raditz turned back toward Piccolo.

"Well, coming, green man?"

Piccolo grudgingly stepped into the ship, for the first time wondering where his life would take him.


AN-See, not too much, just setting up for the trip to Frieza Planet #79. Now, the next set of chapters will each focus on one single character, and I will go through each of the characters to pass through the travel time to Vegeta's base of operations. If anyone has any character they would like me to start with, put it in your review and perhaps I will start there. If not, I'll just wait until the wonderful fanfic inspiration fairy (ie-staying up all night staring at a blank Microsoft word screen) comes to me and gives me a suitable push. Please limit your requests to Goku, Raditz, Piccolo, Krillin, Tien, Yamcha, Chaozu, or Vegeta. All of them will eventually get done, but how long you wait for your favorite character is up to you. Hope to hear from you guys soon! (Also, in case no one figured it out, Raditz obviously did not come in one of those dinky little pods. Just pretend he borrowed a small ship from Frieza, one that could accomidate for all the fighters. Use your imaginations.)