Vought HQ The Seven Board Room:
"I am sorry, who is this?" Homelander asked incredulously.
"This is Stormfront. The replacement for Translucent." Ashley Barrett responded
"Hi!" Stormfront piped up over Ashley as she chewed her gum loudly while texting on her phone.
Homelander scoffed and then put his hands on his hips in disbelief. "Okay you know what, no. no no no no no." Homelander stated while wiggling his finger. "ahhhh jeez. Storm Cloud is it?" Homelander asked while holding a hand to his head.
"Stormfront." the newly appointed Seven member stated as she blew another bubble before popping it which irritated the hell outta him.
"Can you please step outside for just a moment? I just need to have a quick word with Ashley here." Homelander said with a smile as Stormfront made her way to the exit. Once the doors shut. He immediately turned around to face Ashley, having dropped the smile and happy bravado. Ashley made an audible gulp.
"Are you fucking kidding me? Who the hell do you think you are to go behind MY back and release to the press the "newly" appointed member of the Seven. I AM the leader of the seven!"
Homelander began to berate the poor executive as she was backing up and fell into the chair with Homelander hovering over her with both hands resting on each arm of the chair.
"It-It-It wasn't me I p-promise I would never go behind your back. It was Stan! He was the one that wanted her on the team. I barely know her and found out the same time you did when we watched her debut on the screen during Transluscents funeral. Honest!"
"And who the fuck is STAN to decide who is and is not on MY team."
"The CEO that is paying for your lifestyle and ensuring everyday that collateral is nothing more than just a statistic and "cost of protection' to the public" Homelander turned around surprised to see Stan Edgar flanked by Starlight, Black Noir, Maeve, Stormfront and some attendants. "But that is only a few things I do for you and your "team." Edgar said with a mocking tone. He was no fool to see it was falling apart.
"Stan! I didn't think we were worthy of your presence. What has allowed you to bless us with your presence and you step down from your ivory fucking tower oh great one!" Homelander said with as much venom and sarcasm he could possibly muster as he lifted his hands into the air.
"Believe me Homelander. I knew you would be upset and throw on a little show. So I came down myself to "bless" you all with my presence." Edgar responded with a smile that actually unnerved Homelander for only God knows what reason. Stan continued.
"While this was not the way I wanted Stormfront to be revealed to the public, a pressing issue has come up that requires our focus." He moved over to the screen on the wall with satellite images to enhance one. It appeared to show a man enveloped in flames flying through the sky. All the heroes in the room circled around to look at the screen.
"Who the hell is that?" Maeve asked
"That is what you are going to find out. From what we can gather from the drunken mess that is The Deep, he is some martial artist named Son Goku. As far as we know, he may be a terrorist on his way to blow up New York right now. At least, that is what the government fears." Stan Edgar turned to face the heroes "Which is why it is the perfect opportunity for Vought to show the US how much they need us. You will ALL meet this target before it reaches us, preferably over a forest for minimal collateral and neutralize it in any way you can."
Homelander was about to speak up before Stan cut him off. "I do not care if it is overkill, this now more than ever needs to be a projection of strength. It has not reached the media yet this development of an unidentified Sup herdling towards NYC, but when it does, I want to be able to address it immediately with a brief on how we neutralize the target with extreme prejudice and is in a cell at our most secured sup prison location in Florida. Am. I. Clear."
Homelander just scoffed once again in disbelief.
"Good then get going."
Forests of Pennsylvania(1 hour later):
Yep. Definitely have Ki Syndrome. Goku thought to himself as he felt himself stopping for a second to catch his breath while in the air. Flying has always been a breeze for him and never has been a struggle. But now he is finding himself for some reason having trouble maintaining basic flight. With that he saw a nearby river and began to slowly descend next to it. He was parched.
In an almost comical matter once again. He dunked his entire head into the water for a drink as opposed to drinking with his hand a normal person may. He was able to keep it under water for an impressive amount of time before taking his head out and letting out a loud gasp and laying back on the ground facing the sky. His face was saddened as he came to a realization. How am I going to fight Jiren at my full potential if I am sick? How am I gonna save our Universe? AND HOW AM I GONNA EXPLAIN ALL THIS TO CHI CHI?!
He then gulped audibly at the idea of telling Chi Chi about now only how he is sick once again, but how the entire universe was at risk and he never told her. Inhaling a deep breathe of air, Goku shot back up onto his feet.
My friends still need me, full power or not. I will not quit and let my universe or my friends be destroyed! Goku then began some stretches as he was feeling sore from the flying. I need to find a Capsule Corp location soon.
"Ah stretching" Goku slightly jumped as he turned around to see who was speaking to him. It was a strange sight that caught Goku off guard. A man with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a tight blue bodysuit that had what appeared to be birds on the shoulders and wearing a long cap with some stars and stripes on it. "Always love to do that before I begin my morning."
Then Goku notices behind the man emerge a woman that wore a strange red and gray uniform with a head piece. She also had long red hair and metal bracers around her forearms. A warrior for sure.
He then made a 180 degree turn immediately as he heard more rustling from behind him on the other side of the river. From the Forest emerged more funny dressed people with one wearing all black and looking kinda scary in Goku's opinion. The other two were women with one also having blonde hair and short in stature while the other stood tall and proud with also a dark themed uniform.
Now, Goku was dense and sometimes downright clueless when it comes to most things, but his Sayian battle instincts recognize when either their is danger or there is a threat nearby. So while he did not know who these people are, he knew they were not here to just talk and could be trouble.
It was quiet for a moment as tension filled the air before Goku spoke up looking both directions as he knew he was not in the best position. He was surrounded by what he suspects to be some powerful beings and he did not understand how diminished his power was. So Goku tried to go about causally and see if he can steer this a way for no problems. After all, he does need to save whatever he has in the tank right now for when he gets back to the tournament.
"I mostly do it when I am sore." Goku responded "But every once in a while I do stretch when I sit up from bed. I try not to wake Chi Chi up though." Goku proceeded to do a few more stretches and continued on casually as the rest stared him down.
"Well, is that also something else you do before you commit an act of terror hmph?" Homelander said as he casually walked over to stand next to Goku while peering into the river.
Goku was taken aback by the accusation "Whoa Whoa Whoa hey! I am not Lord Freiza I do not like to terrorize people!"
"For a terrorist you aren't that bright are you?" the lady in dark clothing chimed in, also walking over to the river and keeping her eyes on Goku as she did so.
"A what?"
"Who are you?" The woman with blonde hair spoke up, grabbing everyone's attention. It seemed that even the others were surprised to hear her speak with the one with the cape glaring at her.
Goku paused for a moment. Grandpa Gohan always said honesty is the best policy so here goes.
"My name is Son Goku. I am trying to find my way back to my friends. I am not looking for any trouble and just want to find out where the nearest Capsule Corp. building is so I can contact Bulma and find out where I am. I need to get to Korin's tower so I can get back to fight in the Tournament of Power. They really need my help against this really strong alien guy I was fighting and I need to get back as soon as possible so I can defeat him!"
Everyone was quiet for a minute. Until small snorts can be heard from the man in the cape. Before he burst out laughing with Goku staring at him confused while some of the others smiled and chuckled except for the blonde woman.
"Ohhhh man. What kind of drugs are you on and can I please know your seller?" Homelander said with a smile before walking to Goku and clasping his right shoulder firmly. "Ahhhh good laughs, so anyway here is what is gonna happen. You're gonna come with us where we just have a few questions for you. Who are you? Why do you have powers? OR! The more fun option. You're gonna have your head caved in like a bite taken out of a Kinder."
The man said all this with a smile while Goku stared blankly, not understanding what was happening right now and why they are being extremely hostile. So Goku responds politely as Grandpa Gohan taught him to when he wants to defuse a situation.
"No, I am sorry but I need to get back to my friends. If you can kindly point me in the-" that was the last thing Goku was able to get out as everything felt slow motion as he felt an intense pain in his stomach.
With time feeling as if it was moving slowly, he saw that the man had implanted his fist deep inside his stomach. Goku couldn't help but spit out saliva before he was launched backwards into the trees going about a 100 yards mashing through bark and branches before coming to a complete stop leaving a streak of destruction across the ground.
"Oooofffff" Homelander said as he shook his hand. "That kinda tingled." he looked down at his hand to be surprised to see no blood. Guess he's not dead, probably another durable sup. I was holding back after all. Don't want blood all over my uniform when I address the media after we take out this clown. "Alright guys let's finish the job and head back already."
Homelander began to waltz over with Noir and Stormfront in toe whistling while Starlight and Mavae gave each other a look before following the group over to where Goku had come to a stop.
Goku felt the sharp pain in his stomach as he slowly began to rise up going into a dog position as he heaved heavily from the pain of the hit, recovering.
"Ooooo geez '' Stormfront exclaimed "Either you're getting old Homelander or this is one durable sup." Homelander shot the freshman sup a glare before looking back at the man on the floor that was still heaving.
"Oh come onnnn, that was just a love tap." Homelander said as he grabbed Goku by his spikey hair and lifted him up with Goku shouting in pain. "So what are your powers? Flight and durability hmmm?" Homelander said while lifting an eyebrow towards Goku as he held him up. He didn't respond but just stared at homelander while frowning and gritting his teeth.
"Alright I'm bored. Let's finish this." Homelander eyes then began to glow red ready to finish the job before Goku let go of the Homelander's hand that was gripping his hair and threw two hands on each side of his face with palms facing the mysterious individuals with his own eyes closed. For a second Homelander thought he was just resigning himself to his fate. Until he screamed.
"SOLAR FLARE"
With that light as bright as the sun suddenly blinded all those there. Even disorienting Homelander as he let go of Goku to cover his own eyes with the rest of the team doing so while screaming in pain.
"AHHH WHAT THE FUCK?" Homelander screamed
Goku then picked himself up still wobbling and tried to take off into the air. That wasn't until he felt a hand clasped his foot and he looked down to see this "Homelander" with his eyes closed holding on with one arm. "Nice party trick, but I can still hear you dumbass!"
He then took Goku and spun him quickly and threw him into a nearby wall with his back smashing against it and leaving a noticeable crater. Again Goku released an audible pained cry.
Ah man, this isn't good. Goku thought as he struggled to lift his head up and stared down his attackers. They were all still covering their eyes and rubbing them as they recovered. I gotta find a way outta this. I might have no choice but to fight. Goku thought as he winced in pain. He definitely is bruised up badly. Not anything broken thankfully.
I must be really really sick. Goku couldn't help but think. He then pulled himself out of the wall and began to catch his breath and recover. He then dropped into his signature fighting stance with one hand raised in the air and the other pulled back wincing as he did so preparing for the individuals to recover. If I try to fly away again, this Homelander guy is gonna probably toss me again! I am gonna have to fight him or convince him.
Goku closed his eyes to meditate a little and recover his strength. It was not until 5 minutes later when they began to come to with Homelander being the last one to get his vision back and stare down Goku with the rest of his team behind him in battle stances as well.
"You got some balls on you Son Goatfucker I'll give you that." He turned to the rest of the team. "He is mine." As soon as he stated that he took off at insane speeds at Goku with his fist more than prepared to impale him. He didn't care about the blood anymore. No one harms him and gets away with it.
But to his surprise, he found his fist hitting nothing but air. He looked to his left and saw Son Goku standing there unfazed. To say the least everything stopped. Homelander couldn't help but stop and look at him in frustration while the rest of the team couldn't help but stare in awe and confusion. No one has EVER escaped an attack from Homelander. If he wanted you dead, you were dead.
Homelander then proceeded to scream in rage and throw more punches at Goku who easily maneuvered around them without seeming to break a sweat. It wasn't until the 8th attempted hit by Homelander when he went for a wide right hook that Goku struck back. To again everyone's present shock and awe, he not only blocked the powerful hit, but then countered with a hit to Homelanders lower abdomen while letting out a battle cry.
The look on Homelander's face of both confusion and pain as he was curled around his fist in the air was not analyzed by Goku as while Homelander was grabbing his gut. Goku quickly jumped in the air and delivered a devastating kick that sent Homelander into the wall he was previously leaving an even more massive crater.
As Goku was staring at the new crater he made with his opponent. He turned around to face down the rest of the team. The looks on their faces were a mix of horror, shock, awe, even fear. However, the blonde one he for some reason felt had another emotion hidden in her shock. He couldn't tell what it was. Hope? For some reason this thought popped into Goku's head before he immediately turned around and lifted his left hand to block red beams that were coming from the dust of the crater that he made.
It burned hot but he was able to hold it. He then heard screaming from the debris. "What are you fuckers waiting for? GET HIM!"