Well, here is another chapter. The main event is closing in, but there are a few side things as well on the way. There is a hint of one at the end. See if you can guess. Anyway here we go.

CASH

Wind blew softly through the grass bending it slightly in places it was longer. Trees even swayed just ever so much from the slight breeze. Birds could be heard chirping a lovely tune as well as multiple manners of bugs. The sun was bright and high in the sky making the assumed time around noon. A little girl of four stood very still with her eyes shut. She quietly took in her surroundings searching for anything that was out of the ordinary. Her jet black hair swayed in the minor breeze and her orange and blue gi ruffled slightly. Concentrating hard for any sort of signal that might tell where her adversary was currently located.

Suddenly there was a large increase in energy that was located directly to her rear. Opening her eyes quickly revealed onyx pupils. She without hesitation turned around in enough time to see the incoming yellow blast of ki. Diving to the side, she then launched her own blast of energy at her assailant. Disappearing from view in the trees, the little girl awaited for the sound of an explosion, but all that came was a pinging noise and then she saw her blast fly high into the air out from the top of the trees.

"Crud," she exclaimed. "Where are you now daddy?"

"Right behind you," a voice came from directly where it said. With no time to react the girl was gripped from the back of her gi and hurled up into the air. Concentrating hard she steadied herself and flipped around to face the ever escaping Earth. Looking down she could see her father darting toward her, fists held at his sides. Regaining composure, she cupped her hands together and began the words that she hoped would end the fight.

"Ka…" Her father was growing ever closer.

"Me…" The energy started to build.

"Ha…" Distance was becoming vastly smaller as her father ascended toward her, his right fist held out.

"Me…" It was now or never.

"HAAAAAAAA," the little girl screamed loudly and put forth everything she had into the bright blue wave. She watched as her father flew directly at it his right fist still pointed directly at her. The beam continued toward her father, and it finally hit. An explosion that surprised the pint sized warrior could be heard and smoke engulfed where her father had been. She continued to float there and waited for the smoke to clear. When it finally did, she had a view of her father spread eagle in a crater on the Earth. Fearing the worst, the little girl flew full force down to her father and knelt beside him placing her hands on his chest and shaking him violently.

"Daddy, daddy, please don't be dead," the little girl pleaded.



"Ha ha ha, stop that it tickles Pan," the young man exclaimed as he grabbed his daughter's hands and lifted them off his chest. "I'm fine. You don't think that that would take your old man out?" Pan smiled and blinked away her tears.

"So…so you were going easy on me," Pan's voice rose slightly. "That's not fair, you shouldn't do that daddy," Pan said defiantly as she stood up. Gohan laughed slightly.

"You know your mother told me the same thing when we first met. But I am far too strong to fight you at my full potential," Gohan explained as he pushed himself up to lean on his hands. This put him at eye level with his daughter. Pan looked at her father seriously for a second then her face softened.

"Just how strong are you daddy?" Pan inquired quietly. Gohan turned the tables and stared intently at his daughter for a minute then stood up. He looked around for something he could use to demonstrate. After a minute his eyes landed on a large plateau off in the distance. Smirking slightly he looked down at his daughter. Returning his sight to the plateau, Gohan used his senses to be sure no one was around there. Gohan then raised his hand and began to charge up energy. He released the blast and it flew full force covering the distance quickly. The explosion rocked the ground where father and daughter stood. Pan clutched onto her father's leg for support and watched as particles of rocks were hurled up into the air. The shockwave arrived shortly thereafter rippling the clothing of both warriors and slicking their hair back. After a minute when most of the carnage passed, Pan let a 'wow' slip out.

"That's not even my maximum though," Gohan said as he looked down at Pan. Pan stared back wide eyed, mouth agape.

"I had no idea you were so strong Daddy," Pan said in an amazed voice.

"Yeah, but your grandpa and Vegeta are actually stronger. They found another level of Super Saiyan," Gohan explained to Pan who in turn gave him a quizzical look.

"What is Super Siayan?"

"I never did explain that I guess did I?" Gohan said as he put his fist to his chin. "You did see me as a Super Saiyan when you were little, but it's no surprise you don't remember it. Well, I suppose I should start with the whole Saiyan part." Gohan sat down and crossed his legs and patted them signaling Pan to take a lap. Sitting down Pan than gave her father her full attention.

"You're mother is a human, you know that much right?" Gohan asked.

"Well duh, she's not a duck," Gohan chuckled at Pan's sarcasm. "And so are you…right?" Pan looked almost slightly worried. Gohan raised his eyebrows and released a side smirk.

"Not quite. Your grandmother is also human, but your grandpa is full one hundred percent Saiyan. In other words, he's not human. He's an alien from a planet called Vegeta which was destroyed shortly after Grandpa came to Earth. Grandpa was one of seven Saiyan's to escape the planet before its destruction by a terrible alien named Freiza. The others were grandpa's brother Radditz, Vegeta and 

Nappa, who was Vegeta's cohort. Then there was a man named Paragas, his son Broly, and then Paragas's brother Garapas, that's who kidnapped you when you were just a baby. We fought Broly two times. He broke out of hell to help Garapas and we fought him a third time, and then returned on his own free will after he killed Garapas. Paragas was murdered by his own son Broly the first time we faced him. Nappa was killed by Vegeta when he failed to defeat Grandpa.

"Wait a minute, you mean Vegeta was a bad guy?" Gohan nodded.

"Yes, but he became good after Grandpa beat Frieza," Gohan clarified. "Anyway, so that leaves only Vegeta and Grandpa who are alive from the original Sayian race. So I am a half Saiyan, and that makes you a quarter Siayan. That is why you like to fight. Saiyans are a fighting race. But I can't say that I know too much about them, other than what I have heard from Vegeta. Grandpa was actually a bad guy at one time too. When he first came to Earth, Grandpa was supposed to destroy it. But he wound up hitting his head really hard and completely changed. Ever since then, Grandpa has always defended this planet, and others," Gohan paused for a minute to let this sink in.

"So…so, I am…part alien? I am part Saiyan?" Gohan nodded at his daughter's question.

"That's where the tail comes from," Gohan said as he unwrapped his and brought it forward. Unconsciously Pan did the same. Pan sat there for a moment thinking hard. The she returned her gaze to her father.

"So what are Super Saiyans then?" Pan asked.

"Super Saiyan was thought to be an unachievable legend. It was something that supposedly had not happened for a very long time. Your grandpa was the first to do it in over a millennium. Then Vegeta did it shortly after him. I was the third, and for a while anyway was the youngest to do so. But your uncle Goten now has that title. I still hold the record for youngest Super Saiyan Two. Goten can ascend to Super Saiyan Three when he is fused with Trunks, but not higher than One while not fused. And fusion is a whole different topic, but to put it simply, two warriors can become one by way of a dance."

"So, what exactly is it," Pan eagerly requested the knowledge of the Super Saiyan.

"Well it is something that happens when a Saiyan has reached his limit, and unbearable emotion is placed on them they transform and gain unbelievable power. Frieza murder Krillen, and that sent Grandpa over the edge. He ascended and defeated Frieza. Dad helped me achieve it when we were in the Room of Spirit and Time. Super Saiyan Two, for me anyway, was brought on by extreme anger. I was fighting a powerful android named Cell. He had killed so many innocent people. The last straw was when he destroyed a friendly android named Android 16. I snapped and released this hidden power inside me that both Grandpa and Piccolo knew was there." Dad achieved Super Saiyan Three through training, and then taught me and Vegeta how to do it. With Three there is this pool of energy inside of you that you have to pull out. It was very difficult for me to attain. Grandpa and Vegeta have also achieved Super Saiyan Four. I don't know if I can personally. I think that Vegeta is right in saying that only pure blooded Saiyans can reach it."



"So what does it look like?" Pan asked, still eager for more information.

"Well, why don't I just show you," Pan quickly stood up, and Gohan followed suit. Fully erect, Gohan angled his elbows and began to gather energy. With a quick jolt he ascended to the first level.

"This is Super Saiyan," Gohan looked down at his daughter and smiled. Pan took in her transformed father. His eyes were teal, and his hair was now standing up and was a bright golden color. Returning to his concentration Gohan began to charge up for Two. Gohan released a few grunts and groans as he began to ascend. Pan watched as his hair grew a little longer and became a little more refined. The piece that hung in front of his face extended as well. His muscles, Pan noticed, grew larger too. She continued to stare wide eyed as Gohan began to calm down again.

"This is Super Saiyan Two," Gohan exclaimed. Pan just stared in awe. She could feel the power radiating off of her father. Gohan then shut his eyes and began to reach for the pool of energy that was contained within him. And just like every other time he did this, he could feel that other power as well. But again, he avoided it. Pan watched as this form began to drastically change who her father was. His brow extended out causing the disappearance of his eye brows. His muscles grew substantially, but the greatest change was his hair which grew down to his knees. Releasing a loud scream as he finalized his transformation, Pan knew he had finished.

"This is Super Saiyan Three. I achieved this the day you were born."

"Wow daddy, that's amazing," Pan exclaimed as she watched multiple bolts of lightning arc across his body.

"Cool huh?" Gohan said smiling. Gohan inhaled deeply and powered down. When he returned to his base form, he exhaled, successfully calming himself.

"Daddy, can I do that?" Pan asked looking hopeful.

"You know, I'm not sure. But I would guess with practice, anything is possible. You're only four and a half and you have already mastered the Kamehameha wave." Pan's smile gleamed brightly back at Gohan.

"Gohan, Pan, time for lunch," Videl could be heard off in the distance.

"Well shall we return my pint sized warrior?" Gohan said as he extended his hand to his daughter. Pan smiled back, but did not take his hand.

"Race ya daddy," Pan said as she took off. Gohan smiled and peeled after her. Catching up to her within a few seconds, Gohan grabbed her and pulled her close to his chest.

"Thought you could get away from me huh?" Gohan said as he began to tickle Pan who giggled with delight.

"Daddy, stop it, that tickles," Pan said through her laughter.



"All right," Gohan said as he ceased the tickling and placed her on his shoulders and continued the flight home. Gohan grabbed her hands as he landed and walked the last few feet for the door. Gohan opened the door and ducked in to prevent brain cell damage to Pan.

"Hey Mommy we're home," Pan hollered as they closed the door. Gohan picked Pan off of his shoulders and set her down on her own two feet. Pan took off from the entryway and headed for the kitchen, Gohan not far behind. Gohan turned left and stopped in the doorway and leaned on its right side. Pan was now in her mother's arms telling her the day's events.

"And then I used the Kamehameha wave and beat daddy. But he was going easy on me. And then he told me about Super Saiyans and that I'm part Saiyan," Videl looked surprised at that statement, Pan on the other hand was gleaming.

"He told you that huh?" Videl question Pan but stared daggers at Gohan.

"Yeah, pretty neat huh Mommy?" Pan voice full of excitement. "Daddy said I even may be able to be a Super Saiyan.

"All right," Videl said in an unsure voice as she set Pan down. "Lunch is in the dining room why don't you head in there sweetie, your father and I need to talk." The look Videl shot Gohan made his blood run cold. Pan quickly scuttled out of the room, the Saiyan in her eager for sustenance.

"Gohan I thought we decided to wait to tell her until she was older," Videl said once Pan was out of the room.

"She took it well Videl, and to be truthful she is at the same age when I learned it. Plus it was only a matter of time before she would ask why she had a tail and why some other people, you for instance, don't," Gohan explained carefully.

"Well what exactly happened?" Videl said calming down slightly.

"Well she asked how strong I was, so I should her some of my power. Then I told her grandpa and Vegeta were actually even stronger because they had found another level of Super Saiyan. She asked what a Super Saiyan was, and so I explained everything. From dad finding out about being a Saiyan to telling her she is one quarter Saiyan.

"Well, I guess that there is not a whole lot could have been done to avoid it. She did take it well it seems," Videl said accepting that the damage was done, if you could call it damage.

"So, you're not mad at me?" Gohan asked looking hopeful. Videl smirked evilly.

"We'll see about that," Videl said seductively as she walked over and placed a light kiss against his lips. Videl turned and headed for the dining room leaving Gohan to ponder what just happened.



"I will never understand women," Gohan finally concluded. After standing there for a few minutes, Gohan's left eye caught a bright flash from the TV in the kitchen. Gohan began to walk over to it. The sound was muted.

"Hey Videl, what's going on, on the TV here?" Gohan spoke through the doorway by the TV.

"Oh, one of Dad's millionaire buddies is hosting another Tournament. The invitation goes to anyone, and is even intergalactic. There has only ever been one before, and it was hosted by the same guy."

"Mr. X. S. Cash," Gohan said in unison with Videl.

"Oh do you know him?" Videl said in between bites of food. Pan was riffling through food like her dad did.

"Yeah, I know him. I was at the last one. It was right after Cell," Gohan told her this without taking his eyes off of the TV. "That was the tournament Bojack hijacked," Gohan said sounding slightly worried. Videl could see the expression on Gohan's face, and it wasn't one that was good. He looked almost afraid.

"Gohan, what is it?" Videl said as she got up from her seat and walked over to her husband.

"I'm not sure. Maybe I'm just over reacting. But why would this guy host another tournament when his last one botched? I just…I think something…I don't know. I think I am going to have everyone meet up at the tower.

DBSS

Space, no need to express why it's name is thus. The planet Earth accounted for an infinitesimal amount of displacement when compared to Space itself. Looking at it from the moon would reveal nothing but the Earth with a few clouds and some visible land masses. Unable to be noticed by the naked eye, a ship sat orbiting the Earth. A short froglike looking man was walking calmly down the hallways toward his masters chambers. The floor, the ceiling, as well as the walls were all a hard metal substance unknown to Earthlings. The boots the creature wore made clanging noises as he walked, echoing throughout the hallway.

As he reached a pair of large black doors, the froglike creature knocked and awaited an answer.

"You may enter," a deep voice answered the knock. Slowly the creature opened the door. He could see his master off in the distance, sitting on his throne. He was shirtless, but had on black fighter's pants. It was rare that his Master ever fought, but when he did it was something to behold. "What is it Greagon?" (A/N: GRAY-GONE)

"Master, Orianis has completed his task sir. The human, Cash, is under his control. Orianis has him making preparations for the tournament," the frogman finished. (A/N: OR-EE-ON-ISSS)

"Thank you Greagon," came Teralos's booming voice.



"Yes Master," Greagon bowed before turning around and heading for the door. Inches from the handle, Teralos spoke again.

"Greagon,' Greagon turned around and faced his master once more.

"Yes my lord?"

"Be sure to get me a list of contestants as soon as enrollment has ended," Teralos requested.

"Of course sire. It will be done," Greagon turned and was able to successfully leave this time.

DBSS

Gohan walked out of the kitchen and upstairs to his bedroom. Walking in and heading toward his dresser, he grabbed a small metal circular device. Pressing the red button on it, the device immediately began to flash. Placing the device in his pocket, Gohan turned and headed for the door, only to be stopped by Videl, who was waiting there holding Pan.

"Well, let's go," Videl spoke cheerfully.

"Where are we going Daddy," Pan asked.

"We are heading up to the lookout to meet up with everyone. We have to discuss this tournament," Gohan said as he clipped Pan's chin with his thumb and index finger. Gohan then grabbed Videl's hand and placed his fingers to his forehead.

DBSS

Piccolo stood at the edge of the lookout awaiting the imminent arrival of everyone ever since the alert mechanism had gone off. It wasn't a bad idea for Bulma to make those, but they were annoying. As soon as someone pressed their red button, all those connected to it immediately began to flash and make noise meaning that something was up and to meet at the lookout.

"I wonder who called it," Piccolo said to seemingly no one.

"I'm not sure, but I am sure there is a good reason behind it," Dende's voice full of happiness. As soon as Dende finished his sentence, he was surprised by the sudden arrival of Gohan, and a mere second after that, Goku.

"Hey who made the call," Goku asked as ChiChi and Goten released him.

"It was me," Gohan uttered as he raised his hand. "Let's just wait for Vegeta, Bulma, and Trunks before we begin.

"We're here whelp. Now let's get this over quickly, you interrupted my training," Vegeta spat at his adversaries son.



"Vegeta you're always training. The only time you're not is when you eat or sleep," Bulma shot back defending Gohan.

"Shut up woman!" Vegeta snarled.

"GUYS!" Gohan shouted over their bickering. Everyone turned to face Gohan. "Thank you. Now, the reason I called you all up here is because the guy who hosted the tournament that Bojack hijacked is financing another one, one hundred million Zeni payout I guess. Again, it is intergalactic. I think we should join it just to keep an eye on things. Something about this tournament just doesn't feel right," Gohan vocalized his concern.

"All right, I'm in," Goku chimed.

"Me too," Goten shouted.

"I think I'll join as well. I had better get a decent fight this time though," Piccolo said, evidently still irritated by the fact that no one proved a challenge at the last one.

"And so will I," Trunks announced. Trunks than turned to look at his father, only to see him with his head hanging and eyes shut. "What about you dad?"

"I don't think so, this is preposterous, do you really think that Teralos is behind this? That is what you are thinking isn't it." Gohan nodded to Vegeta's ranting. "This is idiotic. Why in the hell would someone like him come all this way to hold a tournament?"

"Probably to draw us out," Gohan concluded.

"Hmph. No I am not joining, and I am now leaving," with that Vegeta left.

"Jeez what's his problem," everyone turned to see Krillin with his wife and daughter standing behind them.

"Hey Krillin," Goku orated to his old friend. "I forgot you got one of those things too."

"So what's up, did you guys see the ad for the tournament too?" Eighteen asked.

"Gohan and I did," Videl answered.

"Well, I'm in. I know I'm not as strong as the rest of you, but I know I can still help," Krillin voiced proudly.

"Well we're happy to have you join us," Gohan declared.

"Well, I say we get going and sign up. Then use these last few days to train. If nothing else this tournament will give us a chance to test our abilities," Piccolo spoke softly.

"All right, let's get going," Goku jumped up and fisted the air.



Everyone headed to leave with the exception of Gohan. He turned to face the building in the center of Dende's lookout. I still get one more day. Maybe I should use it to my advantage. Find out what this power inside me is all about. Gohan's thought train was interrupted by his daughter pulling on his leg.

"Come on Daddy, let's go," Gohan smiled at her innocence and bent down and picked her up.

"All right, let's go do it."