Chapter 36

Last time on DragonBall AF, Goshin and Goku emerged from the Room of Spirit and Time. Goku revealed that he had finally attained Super Saiyan 3, but his brother, something much more. Has Goshin truly become something not seen since the fight with the evil Shenlongs, a Super Saiyan 4!

"So you're telling me that Goshin became one of those giant monkeys?" Dende asked. Everyone was now outside and trying to figure out what they had just seen Goshin transform into.

"Yea, he did," said Goku. "But I was able to calm him down, and then he just… changed! Do you remember anything that I even said though Goshin?"

"Not exactly," he replied. "All I remember is feeling this surge of energy inside me, and I thought to myself that it must be happening, a transformation! But I cannot remember anything after that until I transformed into that being."

"Like I said," said Uubu, "I think that you have attained Super Saiyan 4. You look almost exactly the same Son Goku did. The red marks around your eyes, the fur, the hair, everything!"

"Then how was it possible!" exclaimed Vegeta. "My grandmother said Son Goku achieved it naturally, and my ancestor used the Brute Wave machine! And I don't think Goshin did either of those."

"Well here's my theory," said Uubu. "I think it's safe to say that a Golden Oozaru is the level beyond regular Oozaru, just as Super Saiyan is the level beyond regular Saiyan. Until now, the only way to become Golden Oozaru was through Brute waves. But as Goshin has shown, if you train your Oozaru form as much as he did, then it's entirely possible that he'd reach another level of Oozaru, that being the Golden Oozaru. So obviously, there are two ways to attain it. Brute waves and training your Oozaru form long and hard enough. After that, achieving Super Saiyan 4 was the same thing for Goshin as it was for Goku, taming the beast inside. So Goshin is in fact a Super Saiyan 4!"

"Well great, there we have it," muttered Vegeta, "he's surpassed us again."

"And I believe you were the one who doubted me in the first place, weren't you Vegeta?" added Goshin.

"Feh," huffed Vegeta as he flipped off Goshin.

"All right, cool down guys," said Uubu. "I'm very surprised, but ecstatic, that you've reached the pinnacle of your race Goshin. I hope-"

"You're wrong," he cut in, "I think there's even more levels beyond, something never seen before. I don't know when, but I will somehow achieve it." It grew silent for a moment until Uubu again broke the ice.

"Well then, it's time for me and Vegeta to go in I suppose. I hope our turnout is just as good as both of yours was. While we're inside, I suppose you two can take a brake if you please. If not, you can train more in the bottom of the Lookout, just try not to destroy everything."

"We'll be careful!" said Goku.

"I think I will train down below on Earth," said Goshin. I want to train even more in my new form, and quite frankly, if I trained here while I was that strong, the whole place might come crumbling down."

"Yes, I think you're right!" exclaimed Mr. Popo.

"Haha," laughed Uubu, "but we'll be going in now. Remember Dende, if you sense anything, tell me immediately and we'll come right out. Goku and Goshin, you stay prepared too. We don't know for sure when Appolysis and his men could be coming."

"All right then," said Dende. "Train hard guys, hope everything works out all right in there."

"I may not attain Super Saiyan 4 in there," said Vegeta, "but I will train hard enough to make a difference." And with that, Vegeta and Uubu walked deep inside the Lookout, and in to the Room of Spirit and Time.

Back in the Demon World, Appolysis was taking action. On the outskirts of the city he resided, there was a giant portal, but this one did not lead to Earth.

"Nice work Belial," commented Appolysis. "Soon enough I will have the powers of Hell at my beckon call!" The portal in front of him linked Hell to the Demon World.

"Thank you my lord," said Belial. "I serve only to please you. You army will be the grandest of all time, as will your empire."

"Yes, very true," replied Appolysis. "Once all of the strong entities bash the lesser ones in front of this portal out of the way, I will unlock it and let them come to me. Perhaps, even my father, Dabura, will be one of them, and then we will rule side by side forever!" Appolysis then paused and turned around to face Belial. "But before any of this happens of course, you and Beelzebub must defeat the remaining fighters on Earth. I want them taken out first so that when I open this portal, there will be no one that can defy me."

"Yes my lord," answered Belial, "we will both leave the day after tomorrow as you said before."

"Actually, I've changed my mind. I want you to leave tomorrow instead. Work on this portal is going ahead of schedule, so I won't need you around here much longer."

"Of course, lord," said Belial. "I'll get Beelzebub to make another portal to Earth shortly so we may leave tomorrow."

Back on Earth, Goshin had went down to train already while Goku was left by himself. He was resting inside one of the rooms when all of a sudden he woke up. "What's that I sense? Appolysis?" he wondered aloud. He got out of the bed and ran to where Dende and Mr. Popo were. "Dende, did you feel that just a second ago?"

"Yes, I did," he replied. "I was just about to send Mr. Popo to wake you."

"Is it Appolysis?" questioned Goku.

"I don't know, it feels kind of, weaker, than I imagined."

"But it feels like it's very close, like it's here on the Lookout." The three began looking around but saw nothing.

"This is getting strange," said Goku. "I know I sense something, but it feels, different. I can't pinpoint it exactly." All of a sudden something leapt out from behind one of the trees and landed directly in front of them. He was very tall and had long white hair. His skin was purple and his ears were very pointy.

"Greetings!"

Goku stood in front of Dende and Mr. Popo ready to defend them. "Just who are you sneaking around here like this!" he demanded.

"Whoa, hold on a sec!" said the intruder. "Is that anyway to speak to the Supreme Kaioshin?"

"What!" exclaimed Goku. Dende then pushed Goku aside and walked up to him.

"It's really you! And it's been so long! What on Earth are you here for?"

"Wait, you mean this guy is telling the truth?"

"Of course he is!" cried Dende. "He's the highest deity in the Universe!"

A big grin came across the Kabitokai's face as Goku's eyes started to grow big. "Um," GULP, "h-hello."

"Hello again to you!" said Kabitokai. "I don't blame you for being defensive, I just transported to the wrong side of the Lookout and had to run all the way over here. Guess I shouldn't have taken a short breather behind that tree and then jump out!"

"It's all right," said Dende, "but really, why have you honored us with this visit?"

"Well," said Kabitokai as his face grew solemn, "it pertains to the Appolysis crisis."

"You mean even you know about it?" asked Goku.

"Of course, I am a god you know," he replied. "But usually, I wouldn't bother myself with an affair like this."

"So that must mean something is terribly wrong, correct?" asked Mr. Popo.

"Unfortunately, you're right," answered Kabitokai. "This problem is much bigger than you guys know. It seems that Appolysis is not coming here just for petty revenge. He wishes to expand his empire. First here on Earth, and than outwards through out the quadrant."

"Are you serious?" said Dende. "I never could have imagined such a thing could happen after all these years of peace!"

"There's still more," continued Kabitokai. "We've learned that Appolysis plans to open the gates of Hell and use the army of the dead to control his new empire." Everyone was in stunned disbelief and couldn't believe what they just heard. "I believe the reason is that Appolysis wants to get back to his roots."

"What do you mean, roots?" said Dende.

"Well, while it's not widely known, all demons originate from Hell. Eons ago, some broke out and ended up in the shadow world that was behind the Earth. They took over the people that lived there and it became Demon World. All demons that you have ever encountered on the Earth are these same demons. They just found a way to escape for themselves and come here. And now Appolysis has discovered the technique his father used to come to Earth over a century ago. He wants to let the rest of his fellow demons and evildoers out of Hell and be a part of his empire. And I don't know if we'll be able to stop him."

"How is that possible?" yelled Goku. "You're a god aren't you? Why can't you put a stop to this!"

"I wish I could, but I'm not strong enough Goku," he answered. "But hopefully, you can. I want to take you back to Other World so we may release your tail and become a Super Saiyan 4. That way you'll stand a better chance."

"Really, you're going to take me there? What about Vegeta?"

"We can't take him now, there wouldn't be enough time. Appolysis' henchmen are coming tomorrow we believe."

"Well in that case, we better hurry up," said Goku.

"Dende, we'll be back early tomorrow," said the Supreme Kaioshin. "Tell the others what has happened once they return here. Until then, farewell." And with that, he grabbed Goku's shoulder, and used Instantaneous Movement to vanish away.

Once on the planet of the Kais, Goku couldn't help but be in awe. "Whoa, this place is beautiful!" he said. "The sky is even purple."

"Yes, it is beautiful, but we must hurry and get your tail out," he said. Just then, two people came walking towards them. One was Rou Dai Kaioshin, who still looked his wrinkly, jovial self. But the other person surprised the young Goku.

"Wha- it's… it's you!" he cried.

"Are you talking to me?" said Rou Dai Kaioshin. "Wait, you must be that kid Kabitokai went to fetch."

Goku just ignored him and kept looking at the other person. "It's… really you!"

"Yup!" he answered. "The one and only, Son Goku! Hee-hee!"

What's this! Son Goku is on the planet of the Kais! What secrets could he hold? You won't want to miss the next DragonBall AF!