Chapter 6

Bulma Briefs was in her lab, examining the strange piece of technology in front of her. When her, Krillin, and Master Roshi went to check on the fight, they found it still functioning on Raditz's face. Despite this amazing new discovery, she couldn't get her mind off of what she saw when she arrived there.

Raditz was dead, which was good, but so was that new stranger. He showed up out of nowhere, fought with them, and according to Goku, sacrificed himself to make sure Raditz died. Why would someone do that, especially someone they've never met.

Then came Goku's vows to bring… Zamasu, she thinks, back from the dead. If he isn't training, Goku's using the dragon radar to find all the dragon balls as soon as possible. It was strange to see Goku so vehement on one task that wasn't training or eating. She couldn't say it was a bad change though.

Bulma sighs, then goes back to analyzing the scouter in front of her. It seemed to be a high-powered communication and, as the name implies, scouting device. It seemed to pick up on someone's 'power level' and track it from extra ranges. The communication range went even farther, spanding far into space, farther than her own machines could reach.

Even with the incredible inventions her family made, none were quite as amazing as this. This could be a breakthrough in communication technology! She was getting giddy with excitement, eager to dissect the machine and piece it back together.

Suddenly, the machine shakes. Bulma jumps back in surprise, not expecting the machine to do something. She looks at it closely, then notices it was vibrating like a cell phone. She presses a button on the side, wondering if this would work.

Static could be heard, and then a deep, gravelly voice comes from the communicator. "Huh? It worked?"

Another voice, younger but harsher, says "It worked you say? Is Raditz alive then?"

The first voice just laughs loudly. "I doubt it! That weakling couldn't handle much. Sad to see him go though, he was still a fine strategist with us."

The younger voice seems to scowl, due to the growling, and says "Weaklings don't deserve to stick with me. Now, the important question. If Raditz is dead, then who answered the scouter?"

There was a pause, then the older voice says "Vegeta."

The younger voice responds with a slight tone of confusion. "Yes, Nappa?"

There was another pause, then the older voice, Nappa, says "I think it was an earthling."

Another pause. "Are you sure?"

Nappa responds instantly. "I'm sure of it. Besides, the scouter is picking up a very low power level in front of it."

Bulma's eyes widen in surprise, and she looks at the scouter. She gasps lightly as she sees the small light shining on her. She looks around, then grabs one of her screwdrivers. She drives the end into the glass, shattering the sensor device.

There was a gasp from the scouter, then Nappa says "The signal just went down!"

Vegeta grunts, then says "I bet the earthling broke it or something."

There was a pause, then Nappa says "Ah well, nothing we can do about it right now. We still got about…" Another pause. "Four months, right Vegeta?"

Vegeta growls, then says "Nappa, the scouter is still on you dimwitted oaf!"

Some random noises come from the device, then Nappa, more distant, says "Right!" Then, the noises stop.

Bulma stares at the scouter with wide eyes. She was pretty sure she just heard the saiyans that were coming to Earth. And the older one said they would be here in four months… Oh she hoped Goku was prepared.

Bulma grabs her jacket and runs out of her lab, leaving the scouter. A breakthrough in technology could wait for now.

King Kai frowns as he listens to the conversation Bulma just heard. Zamasu was behind him, a hand placed on the kai's back so he could hear. King Kai straightens up, then says "Did you hear that Zamasu?"

Zamasu nods, his expression indifferent. "The saiyans will be arriving in four months." On the inside though, Zamasu's anger was boiling. He recognized that accursed voice. The prince of the saiyans, and the king of all things that Zamasu hated, Vegeta.

King Kai turns around, then says "You've completed learning the kaioken and the steps for the Spirit Bomb. Let's continue raising your fighting skills and reflexes."

Zamasu nods, falling into his own fighting stance. King Kai lowers himself into his fighting stance. The two stare each other down, waiting for one to move. Zamasu's eyes narrow, and he disappears.

King Kai instantly raises his right arm, catching the punch that would've hit his face. King Kai ducks beneath a kick, quickly moving around Zamasu.

The young god's eyes narrow as he sees King Kai began to use his own fighting style, the Water Style. It was a style that utilized ki as a form of evasion and disabling. King Kai would flow around and redirect attacks sent his way, and then proceed to send his ki into his fingers as he hits pressure points on the body. Amplified by ki, these simple taps turn into threatening and debilitating attacks.

Zamasu jumps back before King Kai could use the style to its fullest. Zamasu takes out his blade, then quickly runs back into battle. They were long past the point of non-lethal training. King Kai could easily avoid his blade, Zamasu knew, so he felt no restrictions on using it against a fellow kai.

King Kai avoids the blade with ease, then sends his hand towards Zamasu's stomach. Zamasu's eyes widen and he tries to twist and avoid the attack. He manages to move just enough to avoid it, the blow glancing his side. Without a pressure point though, it was nothing more than a dull throb on his side where the blow hit.

Zamasu brings his fist forward, his own flexible and powerful style relying on hard hits and quick attacks. King Kai redirects the fist to the side, frowning the whole time. He moves under the fist, utilizing his short stature to his advantage.

Zamasu follows the kai, but suddenly, he feels a sharp pain on his side. He gasps, eyes wide, and falls to the ground. King Kai straightens back up, looking down at the fallen kai. "Seems you still need work. You're getting there though."

Zamasu doesn't respond, simply looking up at the kai above him. He knew King Kai to be strong, but this was new to him. He never expected such an effective and powerful fighting style to be in the hands of basically a scholar of the universe. This man was knowledgeable, but this power came from nowhere. Zamasu must've taken the one he killed by great surprise with how easy it was to kill King Kai.

King Kai sighs, then says "I'm going to read. Come join me when you're all healed up." Zamasu barely manages a nod. To be on the ground like this, it would be infuriating to him normally. But, the fact he was brought down by a kai, a god, makes it more manageable. With that, Zamasu just lays there and hopes he will heal soon.

Bulma breathes in deeply, having just finished telling what she heard from the scouter to those present. Piccolo frowns in consideration, thinking about the time frame. Goku also seemed worried. Gohan was on Goku's lap, looking scared. Bulma couldn't blame the kid.

Piccolo then says "So, we have four months until the saiyans arrive." Bulma nods. Piccolo looks in a random direction, then says "We need to step up our training. How's Gohan coming along Goku?"

Goku smiles and rubs his son's head affectionately, the little boy blushing and smiling in response. "He's just amazing! He's learned the Kamehameha, and a lot of the Kame Style too! I just know he'll be strong enough when they come." Gohan just blushes more at the praise.

Piccolo looks at the little kid, then smirks. "Well, we can't wait around. Let's go have a spar." Goku grins widely and nods his head in agreement. In the months they've trained together, Piccolo's become attached to the little brat. And, even as much as he hates to admit it, Goku's grown on him too. The two have become rivals in a sense, always trying to one up the other.

Gou turns to Bulma and says "Thanks Bulma! Now I know I have a deadline on reviving Zamasu." Bulma just nods again. Goku picks up Gohan and let's the little boy ride on his back. Piccolo and Goku then take off, returning to their training grounds.

Bulma watches them depart, then sighs loudly. "In such a short time, my whole world was thrown through the grinder. It was already upside down though."

The scientist smiles warmly as she remembers all the adventures her and Goku went on when they were younger. Now though, things were taking a turn for the worse. She sighs again, her smile disappearing as she looks to the sky. "Why couldn't things go back to the way they were?"

She finds no answer in the sky above, and just decides to go home. She walks over to the aircraft she used to get here and gets inside. It powers up, then blasts across the sky.

Chronoa closes the book with a thoughtful expression. "Didn't know that old clown in Universe 7 was so strong. I thought he said he was weaker than the saiyans…"

She frowns, then shrugs. "Ah well, still cool though." She smiles and waves. "Thanks for reading!"