Arrival
Mr Popo led them to a door inside the spaceship.
The door opened into a big hall. In the centre of it, was a pillar with monitors and keyboards attached to it.
'Woah,' mouthed Gohan as he looked at the scene.
Mr Popo walked towards the computer and punched some buttons on it. "What gravity do you think you will be comfortable with?"
"Huh? Gravity?" said Krillin.
"Yes, gravity. It is to make your bodies stronger. Now tell me."
Gohan looked with his mouth agape. 'Hmm. Gravity training...'
"What's the range?" asked Yamcha.
Mr Popo pushed some more buttons as the screen began to display further information. "0.5 times Earth's gravity to 20 times Earth's gravity."
Yamcha smirked. "Make it 20 times!"
Krillin looked aghast. "Are you crazy?!"
Mr Popo was staring at the screen in front of him. "I must warn you, Yamcha. You may be trying to bite off more than you can chew."
"Hah!" Yamcha scoffed. "You dare underestimate me, fatty?!"
Mr Popo turned his head. He looked furious. "What did you call me? You are not even above my fat faeces. You hear that?"
Yamcha was triggered. He immediately pounced upon Mr Popo. Mr Popo fell backwards with Yamcha on top of him but unfortunately his elbow hit a button while he was falling.
BZZZZ
Soon, the air began to feel heavy.
"What's this?!" Krillin exclaimed as he was forced downwards. He barely corrected himself. It took all of his strength to remain standing.
Gohan was having a tough time as well. "My God! I think they have turned up the gravity, Krillin!"
Krillin had one eye close as he strained with effort. Veins on his head had become visible. "You are right, Gohan."
Meanwhile, Mr Popo really wasn't having a nice time since Yamcha was on top of him. And even with all of his mysterious strength he was unable to get the scar-faced fighter off him. "When was the last time you took a bath, Yamcha?!"
"What..are..you..talking..about? I..just..had..one..last week!"
Mr Popo wanted to face-palm but couldn't due to the increased gravity.
Soon, a humming sound could be heard.
Krillin blinked as he could suddenly feel much lighter. He stood up straight.
Gohan stood straight as well.
Yamcha sighed. But before he could get off Mr Popo, the fat man had thrown him to the side.
Mr Popo stood straight, dusting his clothes. He approached the computer and looked at the button he had accidentally pressed. It read- /test 15G/.
Mr Popo turned to Yamcha. "That was a taste of 15 times Earth's gravity, Yamcha."
Yamcha looked amazed. "What?! That was just 15 times?!"
Krillin looked at Yamcha with a meh expression. "So, what do you think? Still ready for 20 times?"
Yamcha did not reply.
Mr Popo looked at the group seriously. "This is a new technology that me and Khami have designed for this spaceship. Previously, there was the system that wherever the ship went, the gravity inside would be maintained equal to Earth's gravity. We have achieved this gravity changing technology by making some modifications to that existing system."
Both Krillin and Gohan were listening carefully.
Mr Popo continued. "But due to the limited battery of this ship which is charged by burning of the ship's fuel, I advise you not to use this machine for more than two hours a day. So.. how about it? Do you want to train at gravity higher than that of Planet Earth?"
Krillin nodded. "Yes." He looked towards Gohan who nodded seriously at him. Krillin than looked towards Yamcha. "Ready to train?"
Yamcha scoffed. "Of course I am."
Mr Popo looked at the group. "At how many times Earth's gravity?"
Yamcha remained silent.
Krillin clenched his fist in front of him. "7.5 G."
"As you wish."
Mr Popo pressed a button.
BZZZZ
Mr Popo than calmly walked out of the room. "Call for me when you want to switch it off," he said before leaving.
Yamcha looked towards his friends. "So, what should we begin with?"
Krillin smirked. "How about some one handed push-ups?"
Yamcha smirked as well. "Yeah. Sounds good."
Gohan blinked. "What's a push-up?"
Krillin grinned at the boy. "I am sure you will recognize when you see it, Gohan."
Soon, both Krillin and Yamcha got down and began to do the exercize.
Six months later... (Nine months post the fight on earth)..
Planet Skofee
The ground of the planet shook as it had its first visitors in months. Two space pods had landed onto its surface.
A minute later, Vegeta and Yajirobe walked out.
"Hey." Vegeta addressed Yajirobe threateningly. "Put your skills to use."
Yajirobe nodded, sweating profusely. He closed his eyes and put a finger to his forehead as if in deep concentration. Then he took a sniff.
"That way," he said, pointing ahead of him.
Vegeta looked in the direction.
"No! That way!" Yajirobe exclaimed, pointing to his right. "Yes. It's definitely that way. Two point five kilometres in that direction."
Vegeta growled. "You better be right about this, fatty."
Vegeta jumped to the air and began to fly towards the place.
Yajirobe was praying in his mind. 'Oh God..help me..or I don't wannna be dead.'
He stood there waiting for Vegeta to get back. Unfortunately, Vegeta always kept the remote with him and Yajirobe had no idea how to operate the ship manually either. So getting away was out of the question.
'Please..God..'
A minute later, Vegeta returned with a smirk on his face. "Well, I am impressed."
"What did you find?" Yajirobe asked.
"A Ragon mine." The prince closed his eyes thoughtfully and crossed his arms. He then began to chuckle.
Yajirobe began to laugh as well. "Hahaha!"
Vegeta was envisioning himself fighting Frieza, using Frieza's own army against him. Suddenly, his vision was interrupted by an orange-clad Saiyan.
Immediately, Vegeta's brows furrowed. "Kakarot," he growled angrily.
"Hahaha! Ha.. ha. ?" Yajirobe's laughter trailed off. 'He's looking angry. What's the matter?'
BAM!
Yajirobe was sent flying. He fell to the ground. Slowly, he stood up, clutching his mouth where Vegeta had hit him. Tears dwelled in his eyes. "What was that for?"
Vegeta meanwhile had opened his eyes. He was surprised to not find Yajirobe there. Vegeta panicked. But soon he found him lying on the ground some distance away from him.
The prince sighed. "Thank God. I thought I accidentally killed you."
Yajirobe frowned. 'As if I could be killed so easily,' he thought.
Vegeta spoke. "I just remembered someone..irritating. Not that I need to apologize to you or anything."
...
Sixteen hours later..
Vegeta and Yajirobe had scanned the planet thoroughly. They had been able to find two Ragon mines, ten gold mines as well as seven oil fields.
Vegeta couldn't help but feel elated. He never expected this planet to reap him so much. Maybe his times were going to change.
The prince took out a touch-screen device from his pocket and began to do some work. He had put the planet's land for sale. Also, he had uploaded some pictures (that he had got transferred to him from Nappa) as well as some other proofs that he was the owner of the place now.
Yajirobe was thinking with his arms crossed. 'Maybe I do have Ragon-smelling skills.'
...
A spaceship landed on to the planet. Out came some humanoid looking creatures.
The deal had been done. A cheque was handed to Vegeta.
Soon, the time had come for the prince and Yajirobe to leave the planet.
"Where are we going next?" Yajirobe had asked.
But, as expected, Vegeta did not reply.
Both of their pods blasted away into space.
Piccolo was standing on King Gai's planet, screaming at the top of his lungs.
King Gai was watching him seriously. Beside him Gregory was floating with his mouth agape.
"Rayoken!" Piccolo shouted as a red aura enveloped his form.
"W-whoa," mouthed Gregory, trembling at the scene.
The Namekian looked towards King Gai, his red aura still blazing. "How is it, King Gai?"
King Gai's mouth dropped open at the Namekian variant of his attack. "Wow. It's beautiful."
Piccolo let go. His aura dissipated. He looked none the worse for wear.
King Gai snickered before getting into his fighting stance. "How about a spar, Piccolo?"
Piccolo snickered. "Gladly."
"I must warn you that I can amplify my technique up to a hundred times."
Piccolo grinned as he clenched his fist in front of him. "Go ahead."
Gohan, Yamcha, Krillin and Mr Popo had just completed their prayers and were now roaming about in the ship. All of them had by now mastered their training at fifteen times Earth's gravity.
Gohan's progress had been the most impressive. The boy had grown an inch taller as well.
Krillin and Yamcha had also grown significantly stronger.
Four months still remained. Occasionally they would have a video call with Khami who would then convey to them about the happenings on Earth.
The spaceship continued to move.
Tien was currently sparring furiously with Goku.
Shockwaves were emanating each time their blows collided with each other.
Tien had his teeth gritted. "Stop. Holding. Back!"
Finally a left hook from Tien connected, turning Goku's head to the side.
Goku grinned inwardly. 'Tien has improved.' But he had improved as well. "If you say so."
Tien smirked. "Yes. Let's see what I can do against you."
Vegeta and Yajirobe's space pods were speeding in space.
'Frieza. Here I come.' Word had gotten to the prince that Frieza was headed to Planet Namek with the strongest of his soldiers.
Planet Namek was famous for its Ragon stores. But there were rumours aloof of it harbouring some of the strongest fighters in the galaxy as well. Therefore, nobody had so far dared to attack it, not even the PTO...up until now.
Vegeta had almost stopped caring about saving himself by this time. He had had enough of his miserable life of serving the PTO. Now, he couldn't stand it any longer.
For the last twenty years he had been saving money for this. Also, his bank balance had recieved a major boost in the last few years.
Planet Namek appeared to be the perfect opportunity. If only he could buy Frieza's strongest men as well as the rumoured legendary warriors of Namek.. If he could buy the Ginyu force especially, than he just might have a chance of getting Frieza killed.
Of course it would have to be an under-handed assault. They couldn't expect to defeat Frieza in a one-on-one fight. That was next to impossible.
Four months later... (One year post the fight on Earth)...
Krillin, Gohan, Yamcha and Mr Popo sat with their seatbelts fastened. It was time for their landing on Planet Namek.
All of them except Mr Popo looked panicked as the ship began to descend. It wasn't the most pleasant of experiences.
...
The fighters pf Earth stood on the soil of Planet Namek as a breeze blew past them. In contrast to Earth, here the grass was blue and the seas and skies were green. A breathtaking scene indeed.
Then suddenly, they could see a couple of objects falling down from the sky away from them.
And..they were near enough to sense.
"Everybody! Hide your power level!" shouted Krillin.
All of them did so.
Gohan looked confusedly at Krillin. "What's the matter, Krillin?"
Krillin had his teeth gritted and was sweating.
Yamcha also had his teeth gritted and was shaking from the power he could sense.
Mr Popo stood calmly.
"It must be Vegeta. It's got to be," said Krillin.
Gohan reached out his senses. He too could now feel two power-levels and one of them was much greater than the other.
Yamcha forced a nervous grin. "And that means the other power-level should be Yajirobe. What have we gotten ourselves into?" Planning from afar was easy, but sensing the Saiyan's frightening power so close was another level of experience.
Krillin nodded. So it looked like that the mission they had arrived here for could be completed very soon. "We have to be extremely cautious. He can detect our powerlevels using his scouter."
"Right. We got to keep our powers suppressed," said Yamcha.
Ox-king was laughing out loud. In his arms was a baby who looked a month old.
The baby was laughing as well.
"Always stay happy, Goten."
To be continued...
Author's note:
R: Piccolo technically is Katas' grandson.
A. Yes. Agree about that. Note taken.
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