A/N: Espeon804 here with another great story! Once again, I am doing a one-shot! This one however… it branches off from my DBZ fanfic series "Of The Earthling Saiyan" so, if you haven't read it… you might be confused. I'll clarify things in a way that I won't spoil the plot:

In this one-shot:

*It's based on "The Retaliation of The Earthling Saiyan" and that is book 2. Don't worry, no spoilers will be here.

*Goku is called "Kakarot" here, because this is a "what if" fic about him agreeing to join his brother.

*"Tao" is not "The Mercenary Tao" the Tao here is a different character.

*"The Wrath of The Earthling Saiyan" is the first book. Check it out if you must.

*Goku has a tail. You'll know why in book 1.

Well, that's that. If Goku appears off character, it was through his developments in the two books. He's a bit cruel but, he still has that happy-go-lucky personality. ;)

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN DRAGON BALL, DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL GT, DRAGON BALL Z KAI, OR DRAGON BALL SUPER! It all belongs to Akira Toriyama. This is a fanfic!

Okay?!

Now, I'll say that I'm better with books that have chapters. One-shots isn't my strong point… but, I've been wanting to do this for a while …

Book 1: "The Wrath of The Earthling Saiyan" (2015) I wrote that when I was 15 and going on 16, so it's not as detailed… and a few chapters aren't too great. (In my opinion)

Book 2: "The Retaliation of The Earthling Saiyan" (2015-2016) 16 going on 17. Better than last book. I learned a lot.

Book 3: "The Forgotten Past of The Earthling Saiyan" (2016 - in progress) Working on this now. 17 going on 18. :P

Key:

"Talking"

'Thoughts'

Happy Halloween!

-Espeon804

- Halloween Special 2: Arachnophobia -

It was so simple. All they had to do was scan through the cities for any remaining survivors. It was a task so easy, even Gohan could had done that himself.

So… why did everything go downhill?

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"Uh, what?" Kakarot blinks. He didn't think he would be called back to the pod to do something he would rather do himself. He's somewhat disappointed. "Hey, Vegeta… Why does Raditz have to come with me?"

Raditz gives his brother an annoyed look. He clearly isn't in the mood to hear any fretting coming from his immature little brother.

The Saiyan prince explains carefully. "This was your mission. I understand that. However, considering on the fact that you were raised here… you are still somewhat hesitant." Vegeta turns his back. "Raditz is with you so that you won't do anything stupid. Take your leave, and don't come back unless you killed someone."

Kakarot frowns, but he walks anyway. "Yes, Vegeta… sir." He steps outside and stands. The sound of chirping birds and rustling trees reminds him how much time has passed since he agreed to join his brother and… to finish a mission he never started for 24 years.

The fault lays heavily on his head. The scar hidden under his wild hair proves it.

"Well, then. Let's get on with it." Raditz's voice draws Kakarot away from his observing. "We are to find the closest city from here. It shouldn't be hard."

Kakarot crosses his arms. "I still don't understand how a handful of Humans managed to live through what we gave to them." He scratches his head. "I guess they hid underground."

"Perhaps, but we don't have the time to dwell on that." Raditz says.

The younger brother is somewhat confused. "What do you mean? We have plenty of time. It's not like they'll suddenly fly off to space."

"Does this planet have that kind of technology?"

"Oh." Kakarot realizes. "They flew to the moon more times than I can count. They use rockets…"

"So, they can fly to space if they wanted to." Raditz points out. "It's why we don't have the time to stand around."

"Yeah, but I said the moon. I never heard of them being able to fly out the galaxy. They sent drones to Mars… that's the best they have."

"Wait, what's Mars?"

"The fourth planet of this solar… system… I think it's called…. Right after this planet."

"Aren't you suppose to be an idiot?" Raditz questions his brother's knowledge.

"I know how to read." Kakarot frowns. "Remember when you threw those books at me? You're the one who couldn't stand how stupid I can be. Besides, it was just that. You're making me feel like my son."

Raditz shakes his head. "Whatever."

Kakarot would say more, but the growling of his stomach interrupts his arriving question that is now forgotten. "Food."

Raditz stops walking and groans. "At a time like this? Why do you always get hungry at the wrong time?!"

"Don't act like it doesn't happen to you!"

"As if it does-" Raditz is interrupted by his own stomach who dares to betray him. He sees the teasing look in his little brother's face, and he sighs. "Alright. Fine. Let's go look for some food."

Zhanshitao cheers.

"How about that cave over there?" Kakarot suggests. "They have lots of edible mushrooms in there for quick snacking. We can hunt for food later."

"Well, it's not like I have a choice. You know about this planet best… so I have to listen to your information." Raditz frowns. "Irony is strong in this situation. You're barely educated, and I am looking at you for food."

Kakarot chuckles as he begins to walk towards the cave.

As soon as they head inside, Kakarot rushes for the first group of mushrooms he had found. "Sweet! Looks like it's the right time of the year! There's a ton in here!"

Raditz picks a few and sniffs at the fungi before tossing one in his mouth. He chews and shrugs. "Not half bad."

Kakarot blinks. "Did you just eat that raw?"

Raditz pauses. "Wait. You were supposed to cook then first?"

"Yeah, unless you want to get sick… but then again, we aren't Humans, and I don't think I ever got sick. My guess is that the worst thing that can happen is that you end up having a lot of gas… but maybe some mushrooms can be eaten raw by earthlings.."

His brother shoves him. "Idiot! Why didn't you tell me earlier?!"

Kakarot begins to laugh.

Suddenly, they hear a loud creak. They both turn to the source…

… which turns out to be a door closing to the mouth of the cave!

Raditz turns around. The door slowly begins to shut. "Oh. Hell!" He makes a dash for it, but instead of making it out, he smacks right into it and falls flat on his back.

"Raditz?! Raditz!" Kakarot rushes to his brother. "Are you alright?!"

"Ah, damn it. That's going to give me a headache." The older brother rubs his forehead and sits up. "The material of that door… it's nothing of this world."

"I noticed. It's way stronger than steel… probably stronger than diamond… And that is the hardest substance on Earth!" Kakarot walks close to the door. His hand feels on the surface. "Huh. That's interesting. Do you have an idea on what it could be?"

Raditz stands. "I can't recall what they call it, but it is very strong material. Even Saiyans such as ourselves will have difficulty trying to bust out of it. We might be stuck here for a while."

"You're kidding!" Kakarot frowns as his brother shakes his head. "Aw! Sitting in here is boring!"

"Well, we don't have a scouter anymore, so we can't communicate with any of the two princes."

Kakarot folds his arms. "That's your fault. Your power broke the scouters."

"Well! At least I am matched with you! If I never became a Super Saiyan, Cold might had won!"

"Whatever you say. I still had a chance of beating him on my own."

"Don't get cocky!" Raditz steps forward and something falls on his shoulder. He glances at it and flicks it off, and now the material is stuck on his hands. As he pulls it off, he freezes. It's stringy… and sticky… and silky…

No…

'Anything… but that!' Raditz glances at the walls surrounding them. The room is so small, if anyone was claustrophobic, they would be in panic mode. However, silk covers every corner and falls along the walls. The Saiyan blinks. "No… please tell me there isn't any here…!"

Kakarot has his hands behind his head, and is humming a small tune, but he stops as soon as he picks up unsteady breathing. He turns to his brother whose eyes are wide and glued above him. "Uh… are you sure you're okay?"

The amounts of web is endless. Thick swabs of it is everywhere. It could get heavy and fall. Slowly, Raditz slides to his knees and his back is hunched as his hands press on the ground. He shuts his eyes, and mutters something inaudible under his breath.

Kakarot approaches him slowly. "Hey… it's… fine…" He carefully places a hand on his back. For a second, he thought he would be scolded, but instead, his brother tenses up worse. Kakarot awkwardly pats his back. "It's okay. It's just spider web… there's a lot… I know, but the only spider here is Tao. Tao is one you don't mind. It's fine…"

He never thought of it before, but just how bad is Raditz's fear of spiders?

Zhanshitao seems deeply concerned. He decides to give Raditz some space, so he scatters to his substitute rider, which is the younger brother. Just as he reaches his shoulder, the spider looks above him and chirps in panic.

"Damn it… not this again…!" Raditz's face turns pale.

They begin to crawl down.

Fast.

"No, no, no! STAY AWAY!" Raditz steps back until he is against the wall. His hands form into fists that squeeze harder.

"Raditz! Listen to me! Just don't look at them! Look at me! Hear my voice!" Kakarot grabs his brother's shoulders firmly. "Easy. Easy there… it's okay. They won't bother you."

Raditz is shaking heavily. His clenched fists have blood seeping from the openings. His eyes locate the door, so he makes a run for it.

Kakarot didn't expect this. "Wait!" His plea is drowned by the sound of his brother pounding on the door and screaming. He watches in shock for a second. 'What the…? He's freaking out like crazy! What am I supposed to do?! I saw him freak out before… but not this bad!'

Raditz violently pounds on the door, but his efforts prove to be futile. He can't break it down, so he can't escape from the nightmare he's currently in. He glances behind him, and the endless rows of red eyes stare back at him without blinking. It is as if he can hear the roars of the Giantula that nearly killed him when he was a child… and nearly killed his brother recently. He slides down and his hands cover his head. "GET ME OUT OF HEREEEE!"

Kakarot is clueless on what to do, but he finds himself getting angry. He glares at the eyes he sees above him. "Hey! Get out of here! Shoo! You've done enough, so leave us now!"

They rush down instead.

"You've got to be kidding me! Who managed to figure this out?!" He frowns and goes for his brother. He snatches him by the shoulders and pulls him from the door. "Hey!" He turns him around and pushes him against the walls. "Listen to me!"

"It's going to turn me into burning acid!" Raditz panics.

"Deep breaths. Take deep breaths…" Kakarot holds his brother's shoulders and looks at him in the eyes. "Big deep breaths… come on… you can do it…"

Raditz's breathing becomes longer and more stable, but his body's still shaking uncontrollably.

"Good. Everything's okay. Think of other things… like…" Kakarot glances at Zhanshitao. "Like Tao!"

Raditz groans.

"Oh, no! Whoops! That didn't help! Uh… think of peaches! Lots of delicious peaches!" Kakarot laughs nervously.

"WHAT MAKES YOU THINK FOOD WILL CALM ME DOWN?!"

Raditz has a point there. He isn't calm and collected like Kakarot often is.

That is the moment an idea strikes him.

He'll have to anger him further.

Kakarot frowns. "Okay then! You're just a huge coward then! Are you trying to regain the reputation as "Crybaby Raditz"?!"

"Wha?" Raditz didn't expect Kakarot to suddenly speak so rudely. It's not like him.

"You heard me right! We have no use for a Saiyan who cries at the sight of spiders! What if a strong enemy is a spider?! Will you run away screaming like a little kid?! Tap into your power and kill these things already!"

"You little…!"

"Do you want Vegeta to cast you aside because of how much of a coward you are?!" Kakarot snaps.

"DAMN IT!" Raditz screams angrily at the roof, and golden aura bursts and engulfs his body. He transforms into a Super Saiyan, and he rises his hand over his head. "THAT'S IT! I'M GOING TO EXTERMINATE THIS SHIT!"

Kakarot quickly dives towards the ground as soon as white light fills the cave.

"BEGOOOOOONE!" Raditz throws down his hand, and a huge explosion vaporizes every spider in the cave. Smoke settles, and the warrior takes a few breathe and falls to sit.

Kakarot blinks and checks his head. Zhanshitao is still alive. "Hey, look. It wasn't that hard."

"Shut up."

"But you killed them off after freaking out!"

"Shut the hell up."

Kakarot frowns. "I will throw this spider at you if you're going to keep being so harsh."

"Then, I will gladly shove it up your ass!"

Kakarot sighs as the spider hides in his hair. "And, the threats are back. Brother is back to normal. You know… I sorta liked it better when he was a coward at the moment."

"WHAT DID YOU SAY?!"

"Oh, crap! I'm thinking out loud again!" Kakarot quickly makes a run for it. He rushes around the cave as his brother chases him. "Me and my big mouth."

A pink blast nearly strikes him.

"Hey! You nearly blasted out my tail, damn it! Aim for that door to get us out of here! Not me!"

A/N: Finally finished.

I like humor. Once again, this was rushed so my best effort wasn't placed here.

Once again, this is rather random. I was bored. :P

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