Author Note: Sorry it took me so long to post more chapters on this story. Hopefully whoever was reading it before has gotten a chance to see the new stuff I've added on here. I plan on updating a lot more frequently so I won't disappear anymore I promise. As always feel free to review so I know what you think of the story so far. Also I looked back on my first few chapters and spotted a few spelling and grammar mistakes that will be fixed soon. Any questions let me know and I hope you enjoy. Thanks!
Chapter 8: Sins of the master
Now Hideo and Kaylynn were very nervous. It was now almost noon the next day and Goku still hadn't returned. Worried and stressed out the sayian teens paced back and forth in the front yard. When they had woken up, Chi Chi had left the two a note on the refrigerator telling them she had went shopping for more groceries and some other scribble they couldn't recall how to read at the time and Goten was at school so they couldn't even reveal to them the strange conversation they heard Goku having with himself the night before. What if he was hurt? What if he needed help? Or even worse what if he was actually in hell…
"This is driving me mad!" Hideo shouted abruptly into the sky. Were they as strong as Goku and Vegeta? No. Though he couldn't just sit there anymore when his master was probably fighting his way through demons or other nasty creatures. "While were standing around like morons, Goku is god knows where doing god knows what!"
"Well what do you want us to do?" Kaylynn hissed back in just as much frustration. "The only clue we have is that he said something about hell. Whether that means he's in hell, or went to hell and is now somewhere else I have no idea do you? Best thing we can do is just sit here and wait for him to come back."
"If he comes back at all! How are you going to feel if we were the only one's who knew about this and something bad happened to him? We have to…we got to make it to hell somehow…or something!" Hideo shouted more speaking non sense at the point. He didn't panic easy but he hated not being in the know. Especially when people he cared about could be in danger.
"I could send you there if you would like?" Kaylynn replied giving her brother an evil glare which he returned with flipping her off. Then she thought about it. The sitting still crap was a good idea if you were lost in the woods or something but she couldn't bear it anymore either. Then again what could she do? What could any of them do? The only one with the strength and know how to be able to do anything…
"We have to go back to Capsule Corp and tell Vegeta. Maybe he could make heads or tails of this. It's the only option we have if we are going to make any progress other then getting a tan under this sun thing." Hideo winced at her words and shrugged begrudgingly. That wasn't anything he wanted to do this early.
"But we just got out of there…" Hideo couldn't help but voice expecting Vegeta to greet him with a hard punch to the face. Kaylynn laughed at him and elbowed his side. "Aw, Hideo. The Saiyan prince give you nightmares does he?" she grinned and Hideo jumped on the defensive.
"Hey! I don't care what you or he says, he is way tougher on me then he ever is on you." Hideo said remembering he could just look at Vegeta a certain way then next thing he knew his chest met one of Vegeta's ki blasts.
"As if! And he picks at you because your weak and you don't have the balls to stand up to him." Kaylynn smirked. Enjoying seeing her brother's face turn a deep red in anger. He spat at the ground then groaned. "Whatever. Let's just go."
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Naomi now knew the horrible stories her siblings had told her about Vegeta's training wasn't an exaggeration. She was now training under eighty times earth gravity where she was lifting up a two hundred pound weight set to add to the already ridiculous amount of force pushing her down. To make it all the worse, Vegeta would randomly fire a ki blast at her feet that she would have to jump to avoid and when she would land the two hundred pound weight plus the extra gravity rushing down on her almost shattered her fragile bones. Her knee's were bloody and bruised where she didn't jump quick enough a few times he had decided to send a blast her way. She was exhausted. Like he had done Kaylynn and Hideo she wasn't allowed to sleep the first night of training. Naomi recalled one of her teachers lecture about medieval torture and she would gladly succumb to that then what Vegeta was putting her through. Though she wanted to she didn't complain or stop. Showing any sign or weakness to the saiyan prince was equivalent to doing the same to a pack of hungry wolves.
Vegeta did some punches and kicks at the air, to keep himself busy and keep Naomi off guard for his surprise attacks. It was amazing. It was like the extra gravity didn't even phase him. When Naomi stopped for a second to look at him, she saw him jerk his head to the left with a bewildered look on his face.
"That's odd." Vegeta said softly more to himself then to Naomi. He instructed her to throw her weight set down which she happily obliged. He walked over to the control panel and returned the gravity to normal. Naomi's muscles screamed out it pain. She wasn't positive she could move from the spot she was in. Jumping with two hundred extra pounds under that much gravity had made two small holes in the floor where her feet remained. Vegeta turned to her.
"It seems your siblings are coming for a visit." Vegeta explained. Something about his voice was unsettling to her. Though it was hard to tell since the prince had only one tone it felt like.
"Oh really?" Naomi panted trying to seem casual like the training hadn't bothered her. Though it was obvious on the other hand it had. "Maybe Goku wants to do some group exercises or something?"
"Kakarot isn't with them." was his gruff answer. He walked out of the gravity room signaling for her to follow him. Slowly Naomi went after him. Every step she took she heard her knee's crack and pop. She bit her lip to stop the groans from escaping. Hard enough the becoming familiar taste of blood filled her mouth. They walked onto the front yard to await for Hideo and Kaylynn. She didn't care if she got in trouble or not. The second they stopped Naomi sat down on the wet grass to get at least a tiny bit of relief. Vegeta didn't seem to notice. His eyes on the sky scanning for the two other saiyan teens. When they showed up he laughed and crossed his arms.
"Back already? So did Kakarot's inferior methods drive you back or did his noisy wife run you off?" Vegeta smirked.
"Neither. We got a problem." Hideo said in a serious tone then went on to explain what they had heard last night and Goku's random disappearance. Vegeta didn't seem concerned and just chuckled after the explaination.
"Your concern is unneeded. Hell gets a little unstable from time to time with all the beings Kakarot and I have sent it over the years. So either Kakarot or myself is called there to remind the weaklings their place." Vegeta said with a smirk. It Didn't seem to satisfy the saiyan teens. Hideo pressed the matter forward.
"But he has been gone since last night. What if he was over powered or something. We should go there and check on him. At least contact this King Kai person. See if he's ok."
"I assure you boy, Kakarot is alive and well. All you kid's would do is get in the way." At Vegeta's words Naomi was a little angered. He was so light an casual about the topic. It was like it didn't matter to him if Goku made it back or not.
"Don't you even care that he is alone in hell fighting who knows what? He's your friend!" Naomi protested and Vegeta turned to scowl at her. "Easy." he snapped at referring to the "friend" comment. For the first time the two elder saiyans were getting a long without any real problems sure, but friend was pushing it.
As if on cue Goku appeared before them with a relieved look on his face. He even sighed.
"There you guys are. I was worried something might have happened to you two." Goku said half scolding. Hideo and Kaylynn stared at him in disbelief. The guy had literally went to hell and back and didn't have so much as a scratch to show for it. Hideo had came to the conclusion both he and Vegeta had to be some kind of immortal science project made from saiyan genes.
"You were worried about us? After we hear that you were going to hell last night you were worried about us?" Kaylynn snapped. What would have happened to them after all? I mean they only really had two places to go. Goku put his and behind his head and blushed.
"Oh you heard that huh? Sorry. I would have been back much sooner but we had to chase after a few people. That and after all was settled I realized how much I missed King Kai's cooking and lost track of time catching up." Goku explained. That's it? No big epic battle? No demons and old enemies rising together to destroy him? She couldn't believe it.
"Everyone accounted for?" Vegeta inquired. Not minding if a few particular ones showed themselves on earth just so he could have the pleasure of killing them again. Goku nodded.
"Yup. No harm done. Everyone is safely back in hell and King Yemma is attending to Goz and Mez's punishment personally. Pikon and a few other champs from other world are going to periodically go down there to make sure everything is under control."
The younger saiyans just looked at each other to try and make sense of everything. The rumors weren't exaggerated. Those two really must be the strongest fighters in the universe if they can cause enough fear in hell to go there without any damage. Damn. Kaylynn was overwhelmed with a sense of pride for her race. If they could do it so could she.
"So…your okay?" Naomi asked shyly wanting some confirmation from him before being truly relieved. Goku smiled down at her. "Yes, Naomi I'm fine. Thank you for your concern."
"The runts were real worried about you Kakarot. It appears to me you must still be hiding your true power from them. Shame on you. How are they going to learn?" Vegeta smirked then sent a blast at Hideo and Kaylynn who expecting something from him at some point jumped out of the way and the blast went flying into space.
"Stop doing that!" Hideo exclaimed hanging in mid-flight. Swearing the blast was meant for him and Kaylynn just happened to be standing next to him. Vegeta then gestured to both of them in midair and laughed. "You see. They know I can tear them apart with minimum effort. Coddle them and they will see you more as friend then master."
"Or psychotic prick…" Hideo murmured under his breath. That thankfully Vegeta didn't hear. Instead Goku just chuckled.
"I see your point but I consider Master Roshi my friend and mentor. I want them to feel that they could come to me with anything. Even what doesn't involve training." Goku explained giving a quick glance over to Naomi that finally rose to her feet. She was sore and bruised after his training to but seeing her bloody like that made his stomach lurch. He wasn't angry at Vegeta, he expected his training to have that kind of outcome on the younger saiyans. Still…he had to stop himself from rushing over to Naomi's side to comfort her. Thank goodness they had went to Korin and stocked up on senzu beans. Just now he had to trust that Vegeta was giving them out properly.
"Hmph. Don't come crying to me if they end up being soft like your spoon fed offspring then." Vegeta scoffed then tossed a senzu bean over to Naomi which she almost dropped in surprise. Goku let out a soft sigh. Good. Now she won't be hurting anymore.
"You made it through the night girl. Do what you will for the next three hours and then we will begin again." Vegeta explained then made his way back inside the house. Naomi had already decided that if given time she would use it to sleep, but as soon as she crunched into the magic senzu bean not only did her strength return but an abundance of it. She no longer felt the need to sleep. Infact the rush of her own power returning made her want to train more…maybe there was a method to Vegeta's madness. She looked back over to her friends and Goku was looking at her. When they made eye contact both looked away awkwardly and Goku cleared his throat.
"Well guys, looks like we wasted a good chunk of the day huh? We should get started right away." Goku announced then gave a wave to Naomi before transporting he, Kaylynn and Hideo to his front yard. With all that had happened last night he completely forgot to plan out a training schedule for the young saiyans so he was forced to improvise. He Hadn't sparred with them yet so he didn't know fully what the two had in them. Still of course he was leagues ahead of them so he hated this early. He could just block and dodge out of the way. It could be discouraging to learners. Then it hit him. Goku smiled and instructed the two to put there weights and weighted clothing back on. When they were all geared up Goku continued.
"Well guys, I have something different in mind for today. I want you to take everything you have learned from these past short weeks and use it on each other." Goku smiled triumphantly. The teens stared blankly at them. "No worries, it's not to the death or anything and you can stop anytime you want. I just want to see your progression from a non defensive point."
The brother and sister pair exchanged looks. It had been over two years since they sparred with each other and they had no idea what to expect from the other anymore. Used to be, the only form of fighting they had was when they were fighting each other and after time that grew stale. They could predict the others almost every movement…but now…? Was he stronger then her? Was she stronger then him? Questions of that nature flooded their heads as dark deep brown eyes searched wide violet ones. Kaylynn was the first to back away and take a defensive stance. Proud smile lighting up her fair face.
"You heard the man Hideo." she said lightly. Wondering what her game plan would be from the start. "Hit me with your best shot."
Hideo backed up and smirked back at her.
"Alright. Don't hold back on me."
"You don't have to worry." Kaylynn finished and the battle began. One thing that had yet to change was Hideo was the first to make a move. It was like it was a need for him. What it took for him to feel in control. His fist bounced off Kaylynn's forearm and she felt her bones twinge under its force. If one thing was for sure, his punches had a lot more oomph behind them then before. She threw a punch back which Hideo intentionally let hit him square in the chest with full force. He was pushed back and almost off his feet but he caught himself. Kaylynn's eyes widened. That was strange.
Hideo smiled to himself. She had improved but it was nothing compared to the two solid weeks of punches and kicks from Vegeta. Kaylynn (no offense) was his fiercest opponent when it came to his sisters. He had to take this little scrimmage seriously. He charged at her. Delivering much faster and harder punches. He grunted in anger. She was easily dodging his attacks. If anything the girls has on him was their speed. His larger and more muscle weighed body made him slow. He could shatter someone's skull with a punch but it was no good if he couldn't hit them!
Kaylynn took control of the fight by catching one, then both of his fists in her palms, then blocked his now coming knee with her own. Then stood there in stalemate for a few moments. Then Kaylynn gritted her teeth. With an annoying smirk on his face Hideo began to over power her. Forcing her to back down. He was twisting her arms into uncomfortable positions. Now she had him. With a pure evil gleam in her eye she charged a ki blast attack in both palms. With her grip still strong on Hideo's fists all he had time to do was gasp as she let her attack go point blank at Hideo then jumped into the air over him. Hideo let out a pained gasp and gripped him more damaged hand with the other. That was just plain dirty. His hands felt like they were on fire.
"You bitch." he exclaimed. Sure he wasn't wanting her to go easy on him but come on!
"If you didn't rely so much on your physical strength it wouldn't be a problem!" Kaylynn retorted then jumped into the air to deliver another punch to him while he was stunned. Hideo jumped out of the way in time for her punch to hit the ground instead of his skull. She made a small crater in the ground but didn't take time to admire her handwork. Instead she flew after him. He stopped mid-flight to let her advance on him. Just before she was about to land a bone crushing kick to him he laughed then rushed quickly to the side. She hadn't expected that and didn't have time to stop herself so the result was she went crashing through a half dozen of trees. When she broke through the last one she skid against then ground leaving an awful burn on her skin. The second she attempted to get up there was Hideo wagging his find at her. "Same could be said about your speed." he smirked.
Last straw. Kaylynn and Hideo flew at each other without a single sign of letting up. Now mighty punch after punch was delivered to the other. They'd back off long enough for the other to regain there stance then started all over again. Hideo's face now covered with bruises and scrapes a long with Kaylynn's. Her knuckles alone had rebellious tears between them expelling blood. Goku watched as each second the battle became more and more, violent but rather the other two knew it or not he seen more then enough then he needed to, to have a clear picture on how they handled fighting. "Okay guys, that's enough. You both did well." he said nicely. Rather they didn't hear him or they just didn't care Goku was unsure. None the less, the blood craving saiyans continued. Fists now colliding in unison against each other.
"Guys…" Goku repeated then sighed a deep sigh. He saw now he did more damage then he anticipated. He had started a war between two determined siblings, that would not be easily put to peace. He appeared right in the middle of the two's squabble. Blocking Kaylynn's kick and catching Hideo's kick. The two stopped at seeing Goku. Panting slightly and looking past him to the other. It was…exhilarating. Hideo could feel his heart beating fast. Sending strength and power through his entire body. He didn't want to stop…and he had the feeling Kaylynn was struggling with the same problem. Goku gently released his pupils and said proudly.
"Excellent you two! I didn't expect you to be this far along! Now we can move on to more important area." Goku placed his hand on his chin and looked up in thought. Contemplating on what skill's they should learn next. Kaylynn and Hideo panted but not from exhaustion but from the fresh wave of adrenaline pumping through them. They smiled at each other. Kaylynn didn't want to admit it out loud but half way through the battle she lost sight of the fact it was her brother she was fighting. All that was rushing through her head was ways to take him down. Like she craved seeing someone crumble under her power. She really must have let the heat of combat get the best of her.
"I know!" Goku said excitedly. Thumping his fist on his open palm. "How about we start heightening your k-" Goku stopped in mid sentence and turned in the direction behind him. A stern and serious look on his face. It was amazing how quick he could go from his goofy optimistic self to the feared super saiyan he was. Hideo and Kaylynn joined Golu at his side. Wondering why he and Vegeta could just stare off in the distance and somehow know someone was there.
"What is it?" Hideo asked wanting to see or feel whatever Goku was. Goku didn't speak or look at him. It was like he was trying to place a far off power level he swore he knew.
"Someone…is here." he quiet tone answered. Still trying to pin point the source. Kaylynn didn't like the vague answer.
"What does that mean?" Kaylynn asked. Wishing her masters could give a straight answer.
"It means…without my knowing someone did escape hell." Before the two could process his words Goku shoved a senzu bean in both of their hands and ordered them to take it. "Come on. Were going back to Capsule Corp to find Vegeta."
Like that they vanished.
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When they reappeared Vegeta and Naomi were already standing on the front lawn again. Vegeta's eyes on the horizon and Naomi had the same bewildered face the other teens had. Without facing him Vegeta said to Goku.
"I thought you said you had it taken care of." Vegeta seemed angry but no more then usual. Like Goku he wouldn't make out who the being was.
"I've made mistakes before." Goku sighed. He knew he put all the others back in hell. He knew he did! But who else or what else could it be with a power level so familiar. Seemed like it was ages since he felt such an angry and fired rage like that but it was to out of control to be Cell and to human based to be Freiza. Vegeta scoffed.
"Hmph. That's the understatement of the year. Remind me to inform other world, that if another outbreak occurs to contact me before you." Vegeta said coldy. Goku didn't mind. That's how he always talked to Goku. Infact were Vegeta to talk to Goku in a complete friendly way he would think something was wrong.
"Well Vegeta. It is rude to keep our guest waiting." Goku smiled. Vegeta preferred the serious battle side to Goku. It was only in those times did they see eye to eye. Vegeta looked back for a second at his apprentices.
"What of the brats? Bring them along?"
"You said to let them see us at full power right? I can't think of a better way." Goku said turning back to look at the others as well. The teens looked to each other then back at their masters. Kaylynn's mind was scrambling for a explanation. From the way the two of them talked they had saved the universe on more then one occasion. So whatever or who ever was here had to have some kind of awful power. Before any of them could come to terms with the earth being threatened Goku teleported them all to an unknown location. It was darker there. Storm clouds loomed over head. Thick and black. As small crack of thunder was heard in the distance Hideo realized their was a man standing with his back turned to them.
His was wide. Very wide. His entire body was stacked with muscles. Hideo estimated the guy's forearms were bigger around then his legs. He was guarded by what looked like dated armor. Long shoulder pads and thick heavy boots. Upon their arrival he turned around to face them.
"After all these years, I have finally been given the opportunity to wreak my vengeance upon you scum!" the man announced and his voice boomed through the abandoned valley. Kaylynn looked closely at her masters. Trying to pick up on what they were going to do next. What came was a complete surprise. Vegeta glanced over at Goku then back at the man. Instantly the sound of Vegeta's cackling laughter was heard echoing throughout the land. Goku tried to suppress it but he soon found himself laughing just as hard as Vegeta. So much so tears began to form in his eyes. The man seemed outraged and clenched his fist tight.
"What the hell is so funny!" he shouted. Then stomped his massive foot on the ground. Kaylynn seemed just as confused as the unknown man. She watched as his bald head turned red in anger. He did escape out of hell didn't he? Why weren't these guys concerned? Vegeta's laughed calmed long enough for him retort.
"Nappa, you really should have announced yourself. We mistook you for a threat." Vegeta smirked at his old comrade. If he could change anything, he would have just killed him sooner. Nappa didn't seem to be phased by it. He expected the arrogant attitude from the saiyan prince.
"Laugh all you want to Vegeta. While you were playing around here on earth, all I had was time. Time to sit and stew on what you did to me. I will never forgive you. I would have followed you until the end, until we finally defeated Freiza!"
"Good, because I have no intention to apologize. You are weak Nappa. You were then and you are now. All you would have provided in the fight against Freiza would be a mediocre meat shield." Vegeta laughed again. Seeing his old saiyan subordinate was a decent reminder of how weak he used to be. He'd sooner throw himself from a cliff then return to that pitiful power level again. Nappa then looked over at Goku who would still occasionally giggle.
"And now you are in league with the third class dog? Your time on earth really must have made you go native. Shame this precious planet of yours won't hold up to much longer under my strength." he snarled and Goku let out another soft laugh.
"I can see why you wouldn't notice such a piece of trash slipping through the cracks Kakarot. Not even in hell is he missed." Vegeta smirked.
"Yeah. I didn't really pay him any attention. To busy making sure Cell, Frieza, Bojack and Cooler stayed put. Along with Kid Buu I guess it slipped my mind." Goku smiled and gave his arms a good stretch. Compared to his power when he was alive Nappa had increased tremendously, but it was like comparing a lake to an ocean with both the mighty super saiyans there to stop him.
"Well it was a big mistake Kakarot! Soon you will know that. I'm going to destroy this planet like I should have done the second I first landed on this dump!" Nappa shouted then he finally caught sight of the three saiyan teens behind Goku and Vegeta. As expected he was surprised to see all three of them had tails.
"So who the hell are those three. They yours?"
"As good as." Goku smiled then went on to explain. "They are our apprentices."
"In other words these kids are more of a saiyan then you could ever hope to be." Vegeta mocked taking steps to where he now stood behind the teens. Hideo let a smile show on his face. That was the first time he had ever heard Vegeta compliment them. Especially the first time he seemed genuine. Goku looked at Vegeta and he nodded in an unspoken agreement they had both decided on. Vegeta smirked evilly.
"Good then. I'm glad they are here to watch their beloved masters die in front of them." Nappa grinned then let his power level soar as a white aura surrounded him. Ready to rip Vegeta's smug face off.
"Actually we are going to sit this one out." Goku said with confidence. "You see, these three are all it takes to defeat you and Vegeta and I decided you will be a great warm up for our young pupils."
"Besides, as much of a pleasure as it was to kill you I'd hate to take that experience away from anyone else. Your face alone that day has brought me joy time and time again." Vegeta grinned. Hideo and Naomi shared concerned looks. Were they supposed to defeat this guy alone. Hell they didn't even know him! Sure he may not have been that big of a threat to the super saiyans but come on! They were just now getting all the basics mastered.
"A WARM UP!" Nappa screamed infuriated at Goku's words. It was always that way. Always underestimating him. Had he forgotten that it was Nappa who killed all his little friends with barely a quarter of his power! As Nappa raged Vegeta held a strong grip on Hideo and Kaylynn, pushing them together to sandwich Naomi in them middle. Now they really started to get nervous.
"Practice time is over little fledglings." Vegeta said venomously to the trio. "Time to fly." At that he pushed the three bewildered saiyans towards Nappa. Off guard Kaylynn almost lost balance but caught herself before landing on her face. Hideo whipped back around to argue with the proud prince but he and Goku were gone without a trace. Damn, just when I thought that he was being cool. He thought then turned his attention to Nappa who was even more furious then he was. "Cowards!" he screamed into the night sky. Naomi felt a single raindrop splash on the top of her head. She looked up knowing it was about to storm. Not her preferred conditions when not only her life but the planet was on the line. After Nappa calmed down a bit he chuckled darkly.
"Very well. You lot will be the first to go." he smiled and took large thumping steps towards them. "I will make sure their apprentices feel all the pain they had given me. The failure, the humiliation. I will make you suffer for your proud masters sins ten fold. I hope being saiyan is enough for you kids. Because I won't be holding back." at that another surge of energy coursed through him and he glowed even brighter. Wonderful…Naomi thought. Ready to fight for her masters honor. Hoping that they knew what they were doing. She had the feeling she needed more then the kamehameha wave to stop the grudge holding saiyan.
