Bulma woke as Chi-Chi began as to move around. Bulma had tears as she saw her friends face. She looked both so happy and so sad at the same time. In mere second Chi-Chi was being compressed by her arms as Bulma's tears were soaking her bandages and her caste.
Bulma roared in tears and at the sounds of the uproar, Yamcha and the others were soon in the room crowding around her. It was even the case that Oolong was happy to see her. Hugs came fast and hard. Only Tien managed to not show that level of affection.
After a time, they helped her out of bed and soon they were all in Roshi kitchen eating and cracking jokes. She couldn't help but think how nice this was for her, to be back with her friends like this. Even though she was still missing some friends and didn't know yet how she was going to get them back.
Bulma and Yamcha looked at each knowingly as she tapped a glass and with a smile spoke. "Me and Yamcha are going to be moving up the date that we were planning to get married on."
Oolong jokingly stated, "Oh afraid Yamcha might find the good sense to run?"
Bulma hand smacked him on the head in lightning speed. Oolong was grunted in pain. Bulma teeth were grinning together as she said to him "Shut up piggy or I'll turn you in bacon."
Yamcha nervously chuckled as he tapped her arm so that they could get back onto the subject at hand. Bulma turn from her fury at the pig and went to continue with what important news she had to say.
Bulma with a smile and tears "Now first up it was not a hard choice, but I've decided that Chi-Chi my best friend I want you to be my bridesmaid." Chi-Chi in tears nodded in agreement.
Puar curiously asked "But why are you getting married early after you already planned the date and everything."
Yamcha blushed and Bulma chuckled and said "Well that you see what I was getting to. You see me and Yamcha well aw…" She excitedly shouted out. "I'm having a baby!". The room gasped as happy tears streamed down Puar's face. "I decided that you as my friends deserved to know first."
The room was then filled with happy faces as all present began congratulating the expecting couple. But a sour moment was hit when Oolong said "Great now all we have to do is wish everybody back with the dragon balls and everything will be back to normal until we have a new blue haired arrival."
Chi-Chi's face turned depressed in a heartbeat and as did the room. The air quickly went silent as everyone suddenly realized that they were missing something.
Bulma asked her "What's wrong Cheech?"
"Piccolo killed the dragon the balls won't work anymore…" It was like the air had been sucked out of the room. Bulma had a stream running down her eyes. Tien looked as though he was going to blown apart out from a cocktail of emotions. But she continued "I know, but Korin said that there might be a way to restore the dragon." (Nervously they looked at her worriedly.) " S,o I have to go to find out."
"You have to go?"
Chi-Chi nodded 'yes' "I have to go and it's not just that I feel like something is wrong."
"What do you mean?"
"I don't know just a feeling I guess."
"Well that can't be good. I wonder what it could possible be?"
"…And here is where we'll be training." His hand pointing around the massive steel chamber with the signs of stress to it of the young saiyan's power. "Impressive isn't it?" He asked the unimpressed Piccolo.
Piccolo said while inspecting the room "So this is where I will learn to kill my enemy."
Kakarrot hearing this rolled his eyes and sighed "Because just killing Chi-Chi will get your revenge." He said sarcastically.
Piccolo quite annoyed at this in anger looked at Kakarrot "You said you would help me get my revenge."
"I did and the thing you need to know about me kid is I don't lie. I'm not here to tell you how to get what you want but consider this. What does death accomplish? Murder is a useful tool, but do you use it for people you want to hurt? Cheech killed your father. Robbed you of something before you even had it and you're going to treat her like my soldiers that tried to shoot you? Like they were in even the same ballpark? Cheech once upon a time said she loved me and wanted to marry me, but I hurt her when she found a bit of the well the real me. But with a lite touch I have been worming my way back into her heart. Now won't it hurt as much or more when I break it again? So, tell me is death the worst thing you can do to a person?"
Piccolo had been skeptical at the start of him but by the end seemed to be hanging on his every word. Piccolo "Then what is the plan?"
Kakarrot smiled at him and said "You'll see and soon, so will the world. Come now we have a tournament to prepare for."
Bill marched into the board room. He looked almost a revived man. He was more toned, less broken, and more determined like he was eating again and working out. He looked a man on a mission.
He had Mai at his back in her new uniform. He can't say he had made the best pitch to her to put on that uniform, but it didn't take her long to decide to do so. She did need more training besides her basic Royal army type before Pilaf but he had decided she needed to come to this meeting.
The Prime Minster, UNIT command, and Brief was there. The newly minted arrived Major placed on the table the folder marked 'Prometheus'. That all of them seemed to have along with photos.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are very small. Smaller than anyone of you can possible realize. We have been attacked by two aliens of two different species that both possessed powers beyond our imagination. One is dead the other is in charge of a nation that just took a lot of territory. I believe a flood is coming and I believe we are going either have to get to higher ground or be swept away by the rising tide. The KRA is superior to us in both tech and physically power therefore we must even the playing field or find a way to be able to retreat. Everything we have seems to be a decade or more behind schedule and we don't have the time to wait and see."
PM hidden in shadows "I agree. Brief we're going to need your help on this one."
Brief nodded his head in agreement "I would have to say so and the good news is I have something for you. A team surveying Yunzabit Heights looking for oil found something interesting recently. I would have come to all of you sooner with it but well the world has been on fire and this really shouldn't be a phone call kind of thing. He showed them a picture of a ship. It was bug like, and it was covered in moss. "We found an alien space craft. Interestingly enough it well might be from an enemy of ours's. Made of materials unknown having been sitting around for who knows how long and yet still working. Piece by piece I'm going through it. It's giving me some ideas, but it will take me awhile to make something from it."
PM then asked the doctor "What can you tell me about Gero's next move?"
"My former friend is an angry man driven by rage and paranoia. Not that he was always like that mind you, it's just who he is now. But thanks to Dr. Flappe defection I have seen some insight into the mechanics behind his machines. I will not make any more of his abominations but the way of how to fight his monsters has become clear. Guns have become toys. Soldiers fighting the Lord Commander are going to need more… they are going to need power armor like ones that can fly, take a punch and fire the same kind of energy he does. Which means we are going to weapon of unimaginable power to fight them and if they make them will too."
A random general interjected "Our intel says they already are. We our already in an arms race on our hands and we are behind."
Brief deflated in his voice said "Then it is already too late. Hundreds of years of progress and we are back where we started. I'll make them. Better we accept the horrors of war then the slavery of our enemy."
The PM then said "Major Stryker you will work with Brief and get us our ship and our iron suits. The fate of the free world is on the line so work faster and hard." Bill saluted and Brief nodded.
A Random admiral asked, "Is the King going to step down?"
The PM shook his head then said "No. The media might have bought the KRA propaganda but the truth he only saved lives by submitting."
A Random admiral then asked, "Are we so sure about that sir?"
The PM in his most clear deep voice said "Let me make this clear. Our enemy is the one in black with palm not our own king. Even if our own people don't realize it yet the black masked men marching into town aren't here to help, there here to conquer and were going stop them or die trying."
Chi-Chi didn't know why Korin seemed to think her going up to the top of 'Lookout' as it is was called it was so funny? He said that 'Kami was not going to look like she would expect' and looked as though he was about to explode into laugher.
She felt like she was missing something, but she didn't have the desire to question him about it. She hadn't expected the power pole to take this long to go up nor why she couldn't have just used her nimbus, but he was vague about that too.
It did give her to time to think though. She knew Kakarrot had saved Tien. She had put it together from the vision and the fact that Tien was still around. He had saved her.
She knew it was wrong, but she couldn't stop thinking about him. Her mind wandered and she imagined him changed and the two of them married in the future. She wanted it but she knew it was wrong and wanted to throw it away.
She was so deep in thought that it wasn't until she heard the sound of the power pole hitting its mark that she woke to the reality again. It was strange to her that this massive stone structure was floating in the air, but it really didn't faze her.
She had seen some weird things since leaving her uncle's home and going on an adventure with Bulma. This was just another weird thing.
She climbed her way up the metal ladder and came to the deck of the structure. It was a mostly stone except from some palm trees before a stone palace looking structure on the far side of the lookout. Something in her head told her this place was ancient like Korin's place.
She started to move but she was beset by her head feeling so light. The air was so thin, and she had been used to such things growing up on a mountain. This place was far worst, however.
"Having trouble kid?"
She looked at the source of the question. Somehow, she had failed to notice the oddest lifeform, yet she had meet. It was a creature in what appear to be garments from quite a few centuries ago from the Middle East maybe. His skin was blacker than night, his lips a bright red. His eyes big and vacant. He was portly, plump and quite short. He had on a big smile on his lips.
"Well I asked you a question?"
She was taken aback by this creature. It appeared to be friendly, but something told her that this creature was not to be taken lightly. She bowed to him.
"I'm alright the air is just a bit thin. Are you Kami?"
"No child I'm am not your god."
Chi-Chi frowned "Well where is he I need to speak with him."
"Your quite rude asking me for a favor before even asking me my name or telling me yours."
Chi-Chi ferreted then bowed again and said "I sorry friend and please excuse me. My name is Chi-Chi what is yours?"
"It's Mr. Popo, Chi-Chi."
"Thanks Mr. Popo now can you show me to Kami?"
Mr. Popo giggled at her "No."
Chi-Chi frown "Why not?
"Just because Korin allowed you to come up here does mean that you are worthy enough to see Kami the Guardian of Earth. Not before getting past me that is."
"You want to fight me?"
"No. You want to get passed me."
Chi-Chi itched her nose "Well you know I defeated King Piccolo."
"So what?"
Chi-Chi blinked a bit surprised "Well he was strong and well I saved the Earth. Did you know?"
"Yes."
"Look I'm sorry that I was rude at first but I desperately need to talk to Kami so that I can ask him to bring back the dragon so I can revive my friends."
"Well I guess that a lot of reasons to try to get passed me. I guess it's too bad it will never happen."
"Look I don't want to hurt you."
Mr. Popo giggled at her "What a nice sentient. You must be quite full of yourself."
Chi-Chi now angry said "Fine then."
She charged at him in an attempt to get passed him. Only to find him waiting for her and he smacked her away.
"Well I will grant you this your no push over."
Chi-Chi puzzled over how fast Mr. Popo was, but she tried again then again. No matter what she tried he always seemed to be two steps ahead of her and with ease he seemed to overpower her. What was worse was every move seemed to weaken her. She was getting slower and he was getting faster.
Mr. Popo smiling nowhere near out of breath or fatigued "You said you beat Piccolo but with this I couldn't see you beating a cold."
Chi-Chi out of breath "I'm not let you keep me from my friends!"
"Maybe instead of being focused on other things you should focus on getting passed me."
Chi-Chi growled and snarled the anger seeming to get the best of her.
"So, the monster has had an effect on you."
His words were like a bomb going off in her head. In seconds she calmed down. Getting angry wouldn't solve anything. She began to focus trying to control her breathing. Mr. Popo seemed to grow happier at this sight.
She was preparing to try again when a voice interrupted. "Enough we don't have time for this. Popo bring her to me." The voice had to have been Kami's and her face lite up. It sounded familiar in a bad way, but it didn't matter to her.
Mr. Popo looked unnerved as she was led to what appeared to be the entrance to the great palace. She stood smiling at the figure in the shadows as he spoke. "I fear we have a great deal to discuss."
Kami stepped out of the shadows to reveal himself. He looked to Chi-Chi like an old Piccolo with his antennae green skin and sharp teeth. He was wearing his white robes with the symbol 'Kami' in a red circle over his chest. He had a blue cape on his back and a wooden cane in his left hand. His fingernails were long and sharp along with his beady eyes.
In a heartbeat Chi-Chi attempted to charge at him but was quickly caught by Popo. To all of this Kami rolled his eyes and said "Korin thinks he's so funny I gather."
Chi-Chi calmed down as she saw the robes and remember the age of Piccolo. "Kami?"
"Yes, child I'm Kami. Now please calm down we have a lot to discuss." She relaxed and he continued. "The reason I look as though I was your enemy is because in a manner of speaking, I am him or was him. Piccolo is my other half. To take the throne of Earth I was forced to purge myself of my evil. When I came here from a place that I can't remember or recall. I was hurt by your world's miseries, tragedies and horrors. Piccolo is my failure to contain myself of which you stopped for now."
"For now?"
"I trust you sensed something was off. The scourge that was King Piccolo on this Earth has not yet ended. My life is proof enough of that. Even as we speak the Demon King's spawn grows. He will seek your destruction and the completion of his father's work. Worse yet he will have help in his endeavor. Kakarrot the other threat to the Earth has sought him out so as to train him."
"What!?"
"It is true. I can't imagine that the boy seeks to kill you or mankind but perhaps he seeks to turn him to his side or merely wishes a training partner to defeat you. Either way this is a dangerous road we are now on. The dark clouds are gathering and the drumbeats of war hang in the air. Chi-Chi, I believe that you are the only person on the planet right know that can save this world. I considered allowing the dragon to remain dead as they have sought by the forces of evil. But you will need help and I believe you have earned something for your sacrifices. However, in exchange you must agree to stay and train with me so you can oppose the duo that seeks such destruction."
Chi-Chi nodded in agreement "Man Bulma's going to be pissed. Do you mind if I just take off for just one day as it's kind of important. I'd dare say a matter of life or death."
"No. This is the fate of the world were talking about what could be more important?"
"Bulma's wedding."
"Absolutely not."
"Well I guess I'm going to be on her list after this."
"I'm sure she'll understand if you explain it to her."
Chi-Chi shook her head "No she won't."
"Oh well it's either her feelings or the Earth."
Chi-Chi was now blue in the face "It's not her feelings I'm worried about. It's her wrath."
Bulma sneezed and was suddenly filled with rage about something as she was sitting on one of Roshi's lawn chair watching the sky. She angrily barked out "Piggy" a bunch of times to take her sudden rage out on Oolong who rushed to the bathroom to her delight.
Tried to leave it on a lighter note for a chance. Next time everybody comes back and training begins.