Chapter 78

Last time on DragonBall AF, our heroes finally found out who was behind the plague that was set upon humanity. It was the Algarons. The scout ship had crash landed and the alien inside revealed the plot that had been planned to invade the Earth! Ina rage, Goshin killed the Algaron, but is now left with more questions than answers. Just what is the ultimate weapon that is going to be unleashed? What was behind the hallucinations and dreams that Goshin experienced. But most importantly, when will the Algarons strike?

"You have to be lying!" cried Celery. "There is no way what you're saying can be true!"

"If you turn on the news you'll see mom," said Vegeta. "It's the Algarons, there's no doubt now." The three boys returned to Capsule Corp to share the bad news with their families.

"So now what?" asked Pan aloud. "We have to make a plan or something, right? We have to be ready when these aliens come back!"

"We've already established that," said Goshin. "We need to get all the help we can get. We need to find Uubu, although that will be a bit hard since he has gone back into seclusion after the fight with Appolysis. We also need to get to the Lookout and talk with Dende and Mr. Popo. Maybe they know something that can help us."

"I never would've thought I'd see these bastards again," said Zonza. "I thought that maybe they had given up this idea to come here, but I guess I was wrong. If I could help you boys I would, but we all know I'm not strong enough. It's going to rest on your shoulders."

"We know dad," replied Goku.

"Don't forget that I will help you though," added Gonell. "I might not be able to surpass Super Saiyan, but I have to be good for something. After I learned that I was brainwashed by them, I have held plenty of bitterness towards them. If I can do anything to help, then definitely count on me."

Everyone was silent for a moment until Goshin finally spoke up again. "Well, let's not waste any time. I'll go up to the Lookout and have a talk with Dende. Goku and Vegeta, you two try to find Uubu."

"But just how do we do that?" exclaimed Vegeta. "I haven't sensed his power level for the longest time. He's always masking it."

"It's possible that he may be looking for us now," answered Goshin. "Hopefully you'll meet in the middle, but if not, just concentrate hard, and you should feel his ki if he's nearby."

"I wouldn't count on him finding you though," put in Pan. "Remember how long it took for him to come out of hiding before? He doesn't budge for almost anything, that's for sure."

"Well it's worth trying," said Goku. "We definitely need his help. Let's go guys." And with that, the three young Saiyans walked out and went on their respective missions.

Goshin flew through the air, rising higher and higher as he neared the Lookout. He couldn't help but think about everything that had transpired. I wanted to be wrong, he thought to himself, I really did. But deep down, I know the Algarons had returned. Damn it! Why does this have to happen now! If I could've only killed them all from the beginning… But what about my dreams, those hallucinations? If it wasn't caused by the scout ship, than what was causing it? Is there already a fleet in orbit of Earth? Are they transmitting something through deep space into my mind? How are they even accessing my memories? Or could it just be that I'm just going crazy and it wasn't them at all?

"Damn it!" he yelled aloud. He sped up as the tower came into view, and in no time he was on the Lookout. He landed on the edge and looked around for Dende and Mr. Popo. He looked toward the sanctuary, and there was Dende walking slowly out.

"Goshin," he called, "I sensed you coming here. I suppose this isn't just an ordinary visit. It is about the invasion isn't it?"

"Yes Dende," replied Goshin. "One of their scout ships just crash landed into a city. The Algarons are planning to come here. Do you know anything that might help us?"

Dende's face quickly turned serious. He looked down towards the ground and closed his eyes. "I know that we are in grave danger, and I don't know if we can overcome it this time."

Goku and Vegeta were busy searching for Uubu, but so far their efforts hadn't found even a sign of him.

"Damn, we'd have better luck just shouting his name than doing this," griped Vegeta. "He better be going through some intense training if he has no idea that we are about to be invaded by these crazy aliens."

"Well you know what my grandma always says," replied Goku, "Uubu's always been very hard working is almost always in a meditative state. I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't realize what's going on right now. But I agree with you on one thing…"

"And that being?"

"That Uubu has to have gotten stronger," he answered. "I don't know what their secret weapon is, but I know we're going to need all the power we can get. We might even have to fuse again."

"Haha!" laughed Vegeta. "I guess I wouldn't mind that. We kicked Goshin's ass that one time remember?"

"Heh, yea I remember," said Goku. "We just have to make sure we have all of our options ready."

"I guess I'm already at a disadvantage then," said Vegeta. "I can't go Super Saiyan 4 like you and Goshin."

"Well not yet at least," said Goku. "And remember, you're the one that saved us the last time, and you were only Super Saiyan 3. Might sound corny, but just do the best that you can."

"Yea, yea," replied Vegeta, "I know.

"Well I wasn't exactly hoping to hear that," said Goshin to Dende. Dende led him into the sanctuary and they both sat down at a table. Mr. Popo walked in with some drinks.

"Would you like something to drink?" he asked.

"No thanks Mr. Popo," replied Goshin. "But Dende, please tell me what you know. Do you know what their secret weapon is?"

"Well, I don't know exactly what it is," said Dende, "but I can feel it."

"It's power is that great!" exclaimed Goshin. "It's not on earth yet is it?"

"No, not yet," answered Dende. "But it is coming closer and closer to Earth. That scout ship you destroyed is the only ship that has come into Earth's orbit so far. However, I sense that many more of these Algarons are coming to earth at an alarming rate. This weapon is with them, and I know that is what I am mainly sensing."

"Is it a life form of some kind?" asked Goshin. "Is it an Algaron itself?

"I-I just can't tell yet," he replied. "It does seem to be alive, but to what extent I don't know. It could be an Algaron, or it could be some kind of actual weapon with a consciousness."

"Could the opposite be true?" said Goshin. "I know that the Algarons studied in bio-technology. Maybe they've made some that is alive, in a sense, but has no consciousness, no soul."

Dende's face took an even grimmer turn as he shook his head. "Any of these possibilities could be right or wrong. It's just too far to sense."

"Then how long do we have, how long until the Algarons strike?"

"Five days… at best," replied Dende has his eyes bore into Goshin's. "The Room of Spirit and Time is available for you to use if you wish to do so. I suggest you make the best of this week and train hard."

"I don't think we're going to use the Room though," announced Goshin. "We can only go in twice in a lifetime and we've all done it once already."

"That's understandable," nodded Dende. "This power though, whatever it is, you need to be ready for it, because at your current power level, there is no way you can claim victory."

Goshin was caught off-balance by the Guardian's last comment and read his mind just to be sure he was 100 confident. He's… he's telling the truth, thought Goshin. He quickly composed himself and answered. "I understand. We'll be busy training these next few days. If you learn anything new, just reach me telepathically."

"Of course," said Dende. Just as Goshin began to walk out of the room, Dende stopped him. "Goshin, would you like to know where Uubu is training? He should be able to help."

"That'd be great," realized Goshin. "I don't know why I didn't ask you sooner."

"He's training in the mountain range just east of Satan City," said Dende. "You should find him there."

"Thanks for everything," said Goshin. And with that, he walked out of the room and left the Lookout, knowing that time was already running out.

IOnly 5 days until the Algarons return! What does this mean for our heroes? And as Dende sheds more light on what the "ultimate weapon" is, it seems like whatever it is it will give our heroes quite a challenge. But now, the search for Uubu is on. Hopefully Son Goku's pupil will be able to help, but will it be enough? Find out on the next installment of DragonBall AF/I