Chapter 5: Goku VS Beat

The wind began swirling, and Gohan and Videl looked on as Goku walked calmly toward Beat.

"I'm Goku, and I'm a Saiyan from Earth!" He declared.

Beat smiled. "So, you're the famous Kakarot that I've heard so much about." He said. "I was looking forward to meeting you."

"I can't say the same about you." Goku said. "I don't like what you did to Piccolo and Vegeta."

Beat chuckled. "What can I say? The Black Skull delivers fast punishment. The Namek asked for his destruction though."

Goku frowned and crossed his arms. "I'm only going to tell you once, get off of this planet."

Beat burst out laughing. "Come now!" He exclaimed. "I only got here recently, and so far have defeated everyone who's come up against me. Why would I listen to you!?"

"Because, I'm a lot stronger than you think." Goku said.

Beat smiled. "Prove it!" He shouted, speeding at Goku and delivered a punch.

Goku simply sidestepped the punch, and Beat in frustration threw several more punches, which Goku continued dodging. Goku finally grabbed Beat's arm and threw him into a mountain, destroying it completely.

"Wow…" Videl said in wonder, watching Goku.

"When…when did Dad get that strong?" Gohan wondered. I know that he was training with the Kai's, but I didn't think he'd get THIS strong! Guess I should never doubt him.

Beat suddenly teleported behind Goku and attacked him. Goku avoiding the attacks, and soon the two were locked in a melee contest.

"Wow!" Videl exclaimed. "When did your dad get that strong Gohan?"

Gohan shrugged. "I have no idea." He said. "I'm just as surprised as you are. I wonder if he'll…"

Videl looked at him in surprise; Gohan had a face of relief on it. "What is it?" She asked.

"Piccolo!" He exclaimed, running to the fallen Namekian, with Videl close behind him. "I can still feel his energy, and I still feel Vegeta's! They're very faint, but if my guess is right…" He fumbled in his pocket. "Yes! I do have a couple Senzu Beans! If we give them one they'll recover!" He gave one to Piccolo, who a couple seconds later began to cough. "Piccolo!" Gohan said; glad to see he was alright. He then turned to Videl. "I'm going to go give this Senzu Bean to Vegeta." He began walking toward Vegeta.

"Ungh!" Piccolo grunted, as he began to recover. "Where…where is Beat?"

"Don't worry Piccolo." Videl assured him. "Goku arrived, and they're fighting now."

Piccolo smiled weakly. Goku, he'll make sure Beat gets it.

Goku and Beat continued in their melee fight, but they eventually separated.

"Lightning Beam!" Beat shouted, shooting a powerful energy attack at Goku.

"Kamehameha!" Goku shouted, as he fired his attack, which collided with Beat's attack. The two attacks teetered back and forth before exploding, making dust rise up and swirl around even stronger than before.

Man, he's a lot stronger than I thought. Goku thought. I'll have to give it everything I got. He transformed into Super Saiyan 3, and glared at Beat, who looked at Goku in surprise.

"Well well, I can't say I've ever seen that transformation before." Beat admitted. "Pray, tell me what it is?"

Goku grinned. "This is a Super Saiyan 3." He said.

Beat nodded. He's a lot stronger now. Almost as powerful as me. I'll have to stay on my guard if I want to beat him.

Gohan had by that time reached Vegeta, and had given him a Senzu Bean. "There Vegeta." He said. "That'll make you feel better."

Vegeta suddenly coughed. "Wha…what happened!?" He asked. He turned and saw Gohan looking at him. "What are you looking at!? Help me up at once!"

Gohan smiled. There's Vegeta for you. He grabbed Vegeta's hand and helped him up. "Dad and Beat are fighting now." He told him. "Dad powered up to Super Saiyan 3, and right now it seems like they're pretty even."

"Kakarot's here!?" Vegeta almost shouted. He looked above him and saw Goku and Beat staring at each other. So he DID decide to show up. About time that slowpoke got here!

At Master Roshi's house, Master Roshi, Krillin, Tien, Chaotzu, 18, and Yamcha were sitting and talking when Roshi suddenly started.

"What is it Master Roshi?" Chaotzu asked.

"Hmm, for a second I thought I felt Goku." Roshi said.

They all began focusing their energy, and a couple seconds later Krillin started.

"It is Goku!" He exclaimed happily. "He's back!"

"Yeah, and he's fighting someone." Tien observed, making Krillin calm down a bit.

"Who?"

"I don't know, but whoever he is, he's pretty strong."

Krillin stood up. "Goku might need our help you guys!" He said. "We have to help him!"

Tien and Chaotzu stood up as well. "I agree." Tien nodded. "Besides, I'd like to see Goku again. It's been over a year since he's come back."

"Why don't come with us Yamcha?" Chaotzu asked.

"Uhh…" Yamcha stuttered nervously. "I'd really like to…but I think Goku's got this…"

Everyone was shocked by Yamcha's answer, and 18 stood up and grabbed his collar.

"Listen here," she said angrily. "I know what you're trying to pull off. You're just afraid to fight, that's it! Well I got news for you: If you don't head over there with Krillin to help Goku, so help me you'll never walk in this house again!" With that she let go of his collar, and Yamcha slumped back into the chair.

"Alright, I'm going!" He said, jumping up and running outside. "Let's go guys!" He flew off quickly, heading toward where Goku was.

Krillin, Tien, and Chaotzu laughed as they followed suit.

Back with Goku and Beat, the two continued their fight.

"Kamehameha!" Goku shouted, shooting his signature move at Beat, who narrowly dodged it. Before Beat could recover, Goku was on him, and the two were engaged in a melee contest.

Gohan, Piccolo, Videl, Vegeta, and the Supreme Kai watched in wonder as Goku fought.

Amazing! Piccolo thought. Goku is actually holding his own against Beat! He might actually get him!

Impossible! Vegeta thought in awe. I am a professional fighter, and he knocked me out quickly. And yet Kakarot is actually driving him back! How strong did he get since last year!?

Wow…Gohan's dad is a lot stronger than he was last time I saw him. Videl thought.

Come on dad! Gohan thought. You can beat him!

The Supreme Kai smiled. That's it Goku. Give it all you got.

And so, the battle between Goku and Beat has begun, and it's already in top gear, as both of them are in their highest forms. It is now a race of survival. Will Goku win, and save the planet? Will Beat win, and achieve his evil goal? Find out next time in Dragon Ball Z!

A/N: Plot twist! Vegeta is still alive! So, I kinda had writers block with this, but I'm back baby! So, with the other Z Fighters: You all know how Yamcha is, afraid of everything lol. I was going to make Roshi get upset at him, but 18 seemed better in my opinion. So, this is gonna get real interesting soon, so hang on tight! :D