And here we go with a slow chapter.
Chapter 11: A Flamboyant Entrance. A New Threat Arrives.
Gohan and Krillin sat on the bank of a lake. After flying for what seemed like ages, the duo had stopped for a rest.
"How much farther is this place?" Gohan asked.
"I'd say we're about halfway there." Krillin said. "I just hope we make it in the time. The Grand Elder isn't doing so well."
"Well then there's no time to lose." Gohan said.
"Yeah. Lets get going." Krillin said. "And I think we can risk using more of our energy. We might be far enough away that Vegeta won't notice the energy spike."
"Let's go for it." Gohan said. "Vegeta'll be tied up my dad once he arrives, and that should be soon."
"All right then." Krillin said. "Let's kick up to full power."
The two put all they had into their speed as they took off, making a beeline in the second half of their trip. "At this rate, we'll be their in about an hour." Krillin said.
Vegeta noticed a large spike of energy off in the distance. He began to visual its source and was surprised to see the two Earthlings.
"What are they doing?" He questioned. "Why are they heading away from me? With that radar they have they'd be able to pinpoint the Dragon Balls that I have." He stood up and focused on pinpointing their energies. "Well whatever it is I'm not letting them get away. This could be my only chance to wring that Dragon Ball out of them." He picked up the Dragon Ball nearest him and tucked it under his arm. "And just incase the lady Earthling finds these, I'll take this one with me. Can't have them getting all seven, now can I?"
He took off at full speed for the two Earthlings, the Dragon Ball the only thing on his mind.
"The Elder's place is up ahead." Krillin said. "We'll be there soon."
He watched Gohan nod and focused back on flying. As strong as he might get, there's no telling if he can stand up to Vegeta. I'm not sure anyone besides Goku or this Frieza guy can. He thought. The guy's a machine with no limit. His power just keeps going through the roof. The smart idea is to wait for Goku to get here after meeting the Elder.
A little while longer and Krillin saw the rocky spire appear over the horizon. "Gohan, do you see that weird mountain?" He said. "That's where we're heading. We're almost there."
He suddenly stopped as a familiar energy closed in on him. Gohan noticed his friend's abrupt stop and turned towards him.
"Gohan, just keep going." Krillin said. "Don't stop to look back."
Gohan felt the energy close on him too and began to worry. "Krillin, you won't stand a chance." He cried. "Just come with-"
"Don't argue, Gohan!" Krillin ordered. "I'll try and give you more time. Just go!"
Gohan turned and sped off for the Elder's, while Krillin braced himself for whatever Vegeta would throw at him. He stood there for what seemed like an eternity before a speeding figure went right past him, shocking him. That speed. He thought.
"I didn't come here for chitchat." Vegeta stated. "Just hand over the Dragon Ball and I'll consider sparing you."
"I don't know what you're talking about." Krillin said.
Vegeta scoffed. "Playing dumb now?" He said. "Fine. Let's just see how far you'll go."
Gohan landed beside the Elder's house as a young namekian appeared from the door. "Come inside. Quickly." He said. "There is to time to waste."
Gohan entered the house and took his place beside the Elder as instructed. The guardian placed his hand on Gohan's head and began unlocking his potential. "Such a great power hidden away in here." He said.
Vegeta stopped everything as he sensed a great power coming from the spire. "Interesting." He said. "Is that where Kakarot's brat flew off to? Is that where you've hidden the Dragon Ball?" He flew off towards the spire, prompting Krillin to chase after him.
"Vegeta, wait!" He yelled.
"Such enormous strength for a child." The Elder said. "You say you're an Earthling?"
"Grand Elder, with all respect could he please hurry?" Gohan said. At that moment, everyone felt Vegeta's energy arrive at the house.
"Just continue." Nail said, walking for the door.
Vegeta landed on the platform with Krillin following suit. "So what's this then?" The Saiyan said, approaching the door.
"Don't go in there!" Krillin yelled.
Vegeta stopped in his tracks as he locked eyes with a namekian peering from the doorway.
"Leave." Nail said.
"And if I don't?" Vegeta laughed.
"That was not a request." Nail stated.
A white aura flared around Gohan as his hidden energy surfaced.
Everyone outside felt a great spike in energy as Gohan's ki flared.
"Is Kakarot himself in there!?" Vegeta said lowly. "I guess today's the day I get to repay my debts! Come out here, coward!"
Vegeta sensed the energy at the doorway and fired off a ki blast. Nail simply swatted the energy away as Gohan emerged from the house.
"What?" Vegeta said, shocked. "What the hell happened in there?"
Gohan stepped forward to fight Vegeta but was taken aback at the Saiyan's laughs.
"Not that it really matters." The saiyan laughed. "You're still years away from being able to tangle with a true Saiyan." Vegeta set down the Dragon Ball beside him. "But I'm truly interested in seeing if you could even put up a fight."
Gohan prepared to fight when Nail put his hand in front of him. "No." He said. "You're not used to this power yet. You won't stand a chance."
"Listen, greenbean." Vegeta said. "I'm itching for a fight right now. So either I get to test the boy, or you can take his place."
Nail scoffed and reached for his vest.
"So you're willing to take the offer?" Vegeta said, taking a stance.
Dende raced through the door before anyone could make a move.
"Hold on!" He called. "There's something strong heading straight for the planet."
"What?" Vegeta said.
"He's right." Krillin said. "I can sense it."
"Yeah." Gohan said. "And they sure are strong."
"Who else can it be but Goku?" Krillin said.
Gohan put more focus into sensing their energy and was shocked. "No." He said. "There's more than one up there."
"What!" Vegeta yelled. "It can't be!"
He began focusing on the energies and began counting. "One... Two... Three... Four... Five..." He said. "Damn it! It is them! Why would Frieza summon them!"
He grabbed the Dragon Ball and raced for Gohan, grabbing him at the collar. "Hand over the Dragon Ball." He demanded. "I'm not playing games."
"No." Gohan said. "I'm not afraid of you."
"Listen, kid. Hand over the Dragon Ball and I promise not to lay a finger on you or your friends!" He ordered. "We don't have time to argue! Things are going to get ugly!"
"As if we'd fall for that!" Krillin said. "Why should we take your word?"
Vegeta tossed Gohan aside and turned to the Earthling. "I'll explain this once so listen closely." He said. "Imagine taking my power and doubling it. Then take the product and create five different versions of it. That is what is about to rain hell onto this dirtball!"
"You're just telling tales!" Krillin said.
"Can you not sense their power?!" Vegeta yelled. "This is our only option right now! The only chance we have against the Ginyu Force is for me to become immortal!"
"He may be telling the truth." Nail said. "As much as I hate to admit it."
"Why not make Gohan immortal?" Krillin asked.
"Are you crazy." Vegeta said. "The boy has no experience in fighting! He can't even control the energy inside him. Might as well appoint a damn puppy to defend us!"
"If we do this, then we waste the one wish we get!" Krillin said.
"You get three." Nail said. "Our dragon can provide any three within its strength. Surely that is enough for everyone to get what they came for."
"Does it matter right now!" Vegeta yelled. "Nobody'll get a wish if we all die beforehand! Now let's move!"
"Fine." Krillin said. "But you better keep you end of the deal and not lay a finger on us."
"Whatever!" Vegeta yelled. "Go!"
One by one Krillin, Vegeta, and Gohan took off from the Elder's to get the remaining Dragon Ball.
Nail stood before the Grand Elder and relayed what happened outside. "I fear for the worst." He said. "Even if they manage to make the Saiyan immortal, the odds of actually beating these guys are low."
"Then go, my child." The Elder said. "There is no need to worry for me. Your talents are much more needed out there."
"As you wish." Nail said, taking a bow.
Five pods ripped through the stars towards Namek. One after the other they breached through the atmosphere and plummeted down.
Frieza watched as five streaks of red fell from the sky, landing with a deafening boom. "So they've finally arrived." He said. "And right on schedule, no less. What I expect from the best of the best."
Vegeta felt the Ginyu Force land on the planet. "How much farther is this place!" He yelled. "The Ginyu Force just landed!"
"Don't get your tail all twisted up. We're almost there." Krillin replied.
Bulma sat in a chair with a book in her lap when someone pulled on the Dragon Ball she tied to her leg.
"Sorry, Bulma." Krillin said, untying the Dragon Ball. "But we need this."
"Good. Now follow me!" Vegeta said, taking the lead.
"Hi, Bulma." Gohan said, running past the startled woman and taking off.
"Where are you going now!" She yelled after them. "You're just going to take the Dragon Ball and leave me again! And why are you following Vegeta!"
She stopped as she realizaed what she had just said. "Vegeta?" She said.
Frieza floated down from the top of his ship and watched as the five pods opened. Five soldiers stepped out the pods and stretched out before floating up to the ship.
The five stood aligned and began their signature greeting. The five all posed while giving their names and ended with who they were as a group.
Frieza watched in astonishment before clearing his throath. "Taking a knee would've been fine, you know." He said. "But still. What an entrance you five can make. Welcome to Namek, men."