Chapter 80
Last time on DragonBall AF, Goshin learned that the Algarons were only days away from landing on the Earth! But to everyone's dismay, Master Roshi passed away in his hospital bed. Now with the three young boys searching for Uubu, they're hoping that he will be able to help them. But what ahs Vegeta encountered in the cave? Is it something sinister, or is it really Uubu?
"RAHHHHHHHHH!" The walls of the cavern began to shake as rocks came crumbling down. Vegeta looked around nervously.
"What are you doing Uubu!" he yelled. Uubu stopped powering up, but his pink aura engulfed his entire body. His eyes were closed and his face seemed to be a bit calmer. Then, Uubu entered a battle pose.
"Are you ready Appolysis," said Uubu, "for our rematch?"
Vegeta started to panic. "Wh-what the hell? Hey! I'm not Appolysis! It's me, Vegeta!" But without warning,Uubu charged towards Vegeta. Vegeta just barely dodged his fierce attack. "Hey come on Uubu! Open your eyes it's me!"
"Vegeta!…" A vice came through the hole which he'd fallen into, and then in less than a second, Goku jumped through and landed next to Vegeta, followed right after by Goshin. "Uubu!" said Goku. "Hey what's up!"
"Goku you idiot!" shouted Vegeta. "He's gone crazy or something! Just look at him." Uubu powered up again and was ready to take another charge.
"I see Belial and Beelzebub have joined you as well," interrupted Uubu. "HA!" And just as he cocked back his fist, Goshin instantly turned Super Saiyan 2 and blocked Uubu's punch.
"If you guys can't tell," Goshin said to Vegeta and Goku, "Uubu seems to be image training, but to an extent that I haven't seen before." Goshin pushed Uubu back and then closed his eyes. Uubu, he said telepathically, it's just us. Goshin, Goku, and Vegeta. The battle with Appolysis is in your mind. The actions that you are taking are not happening only in your head but in the real world as well. Goku and Vegeta stood in suspense waiting for something to happen.
Then, Uubu started shaking his head, as he began snapping out of his delusion. He opened his eyes and looked around. "Goshin? What are you guys doing here?"
"Looking for you!" snapped Vegeta. "Geez, could you hide anywhere less secluded?"
"Well that is the whole point about training alone," answered Uubu, "so you can't be found. But can you guys tell me why you're here?"
"Just come with us," replied Goshin. "We'll tell you on the way back to Capsule Corp."
As the foursome flew through the air, Goshin and the others explained to Uubu what exactly was taking place and that the Algarons would be touching down on Earth soon.
"Wow, well first just let me apologize for back there," said Uubu after he took everything in. "When I enter my visual training, I tend to get a little… into it. Usually there's nobody around me so I usually end up pummeling a rock or the occasional mountain goat."
"Everyone has their own different style of training," said Goshin. "I can understand, you must've been concentrating very hard on the battle in your mind."
"Yes, to say the least," laughed Uubu. "But what you've told me about the Algarons, it does worry me a bit. I'll definitely do as much as I possibly can to help. If we only five days, that doesn't give us too much time. Once we get to Capsule Corp., we have to get down to business."
"Exactly what I've been thinking the entire time!" chimed in Vegeta. "Who knows, we might not even have five days, right?"
"Yes, that is a good point," said Uubu. "Should we maybe consider going back into the Room of Spirit and Time?"
"I don't think it'd be a good idea," said Goshin. "You can only go inside twice in your lifetime, so if we were to go in again, we'd have to make sure it was definitely worth it."
"Well," replied Uubu, "how do you know if the Algarons are worth it or not? What if this secret weapon is the real deal and going inside the Room is worth it?" Goshin looked at him, but didn't say anything. "All I'm saying is that we should keep all of our options in front of us."
"Well where ever we go," added Goku, "we just have to make sure we're at our strongest when they come here. So come on guys, let's get move on." And with that, the four warriors picked up speed and rocketed towards their destination.
Light years away from our heroes, but increasing ever closer to them, were the Algaron fleet. IEnsign, how much longer at current speed until we reach Earth/I
105 hours and counting sir, replied the ensign. The captain of the flagship walked around the bridge and approached two other Algarons.
You are sure the weapon is safe in stasis, correct? questioned the captain.
Of course, of course! answered one of them. It is perfectly fine and ready to battle. I will have much pleasure in watching it destroy Goshin.
Just be sure that it is ready for deployment, the captain continued. We are a little over four days away, and we need to be ready for the invasion as soon as we come into contact.
You do not have to keep worrying, replied the other, we have everything under control. We still have the geneticists' original notes and data taken from before the ship was destroyed. We plan to follow everything to the letter.
The captain's face grew even more sour than it already was. It's my responsibility to worry. The very existence on our race depends on this invasion…
Soon, Uubu and the others arrived back at Capsule Corp. They walked in through the main entrance and went to the residential wing where Bra, Celery, and Rupan all lived. When the door opened, they were surprised o see no one there.
"Mom! Dad!" yelled Vegeta as he went through the rooms. He touched one of the interfaces on the wall panel. "Where are Bra Briefs and family?"
A monotone voice came through the sounds system. "Vegeta is the only family member in he complex. All others are not on the premises."
"They could have maybe gone back to the hospital," suggested Goku.
"The hospital?" asked Uubu. "What for? Is one of them ill?"
"Well remember we told you that Master Roshi was affected by whatever that ship was emitting?" said Goku. "He's been in the hospital ever since, but he hasn't been doing too well from what I've been hearing lately."
SIGH "That is a shame," replied Uubu. "Well, I'll just have to talk to them all later then. In the meantime, we have to figure out what our plan is going to be. Do we want to train here on the complex, use the gravity rooms, train in the secluded areas of the forests, or should we enter the Room of Spirit and Time?"
"I think it's pretty much unanimous that we train on the outside," said Goku. "There might be some bigger enemy we have to face in the future, and then we'd never have a chance to use the Room again."
"That's fine," said Uubu, "I just wanted you all to consider your options." Just then the door opened. The boys' parents and grandparents all walked in, along with Baba. Goku noticed something was wrong.
"Hey, guys, what's wrong?" he asked. "Did you guys go up to the hospital?" For a long moment no one said anything.
"He… he passed away, a few hours ago," murmured Rupan. Pan and Bra walked into the kitchen while the rest of them hung up their coats.
"I'm sorry to hear about this," said Uubu. "Baba, I'm sorry for your loss."
"Thank you," she said quietly.
"Uubu, did you just get here?" asked Gonell. "I guess the boys finally found you."
"Yes, it might have taken them a while, but I'm here now," he chuckled. "We need to tell you what is going on with the Algaron invasion." Pan popped back inside the living room.
"Are they coming soon?" she asked.
"No less than five days," answered Goshin. "We've come back here to train. Celery, hopefully you won't mind if we use the training rooms and gravity rooms. It will definitely assist us in getting ready for this assault."
"Use what ever you need," she replied. "I'm not much of a fighter so the least I could do is let all of you use our facilities here."
"Just please," choked Pan, trying to hold back tears, "make sure you avenge Roshi's death. "I- I might've been hard on him sometimes, but after everyone started dying, Roshi was always there for us, me and Bra. I really never though this day would come, but it has. His last words were, 'Don't let them win!' Don't let them! You have to defeat them, for his sake!"
After a shorter search than expected, Uubu has finally been found. The Algarons are steadily closing in on Earth, and our heroes are ready to prepare for their arrival. Will our heroes be able to succeed? Don't miss the coming installments of DragonBall AF!