It had been three months since Cerofla and her sisters had awakened in the new world known as Earth and had made the decision to reside with Goku in the mountains of Mount Paozu. Throughout the past few months, Cerofla had dedicated the majority of her time to training Goku, with the assistance of her sisters, namely Fejota and Figsene. Meanwhile, Lemetine had been tasked by Cerofla to search the surrounding area for edible sustenance, whether it be the fruits recommended by Goku or the capture of sizable fish from nearby rivers.
On the day when Goku requested Cerofla and her sisters to train him, she came to a realization. Goku, being a Saiyan, was under their tutelage; it was their responsibility to mold him into a proficient Saiyan warrior. This became evident after witnessing his performance during his initial day of training, particularly when he engaged in a sparring session with Fejota. It became apparent that the inexperienced young man required a substantial amount of additional work, beyond what his previous teacher was capable of providing.
At the moment, they had started with standard battle training on the ground but Goku still couldn't manage to knock Fejota down due to her being stronger than him. Cerofla was standing in the sidelines with her arms folded across her chest, watching how Goku was trying to land an attack on Fejota who on the latter was not pulling back any of her punches. Even when Goku miraculously landed a blow onto Fejota's stomach, she didn't even budge a bit.
Not even one single muscle moved.
It was as though Goku had hit a wall.
However, despite the lack of response, it did not deter Goku's unwavering determination. This was something Cerofla secretly admired about the young boy. Despite his perceived weakness, Goku never surrendered and always persevered, regardless of the seemingly stagnant progress. However, Cerofla still held a dislike for him. His gentle and compassionate nature was just as foreign to her as her sisters' have seen themselves.
It was uncharacteristic of a Saiyan, as Saiyans are known for their pure strength and killer instinct to accomplish their objectives. Cerofla found this evident when Goku refused to kill a saber tooth tiger, instead opting to evade its attacks and allow it to retreat. When she questioned Goku about his decision to spare the creature, he explained that there were cubs nearby and the mother tiger was merely acting out of instinct to protect her young.
The action alone served to intensify the dislike that Cerofla's sisters harbored towards him, particularly Fejota. In fact, upon learning of this incident from Cerofla, Fejota made the decision to further enhance Goku's training by increasing the level of difficulty during their sparring sessions. Consequently, Goku sustained injuries that necessitated a full week of bed rest for complete recovery.
To the surprise of both Cerofla and Fejota, Goku never held any resentment towards Fejota for her actions. Instead, he graciously smiled at her, offering a gentle thumbs up, as he prepared himself for another round of sparring. It was as if he possessed an innate inability to view Cerofla and her sisters in a negative light, regardless of their persistent efforts.
Fejota's hatred for Goku only deepened with each passing day while Cerofla found the boy's nature still alien to her.
Goku and Fejota brawled across the clearing in a wild fray, while Cerofa observed them with calculating eyes. Punches and kicks flying, blocking, landing, dodging. However, it slowly became obvious that Fejota was still stronger. After all, the boy was still a pebble compared to her, and even though he was making an atom seed of improvement, it still didn't make a difference. Yes, he had been training for three months, but his body was still developing.
When Fejota finally knocked Goku to the ground, she planted a foot on his chest and smirked down at him, placing both of her clenched fists on her hips.
"Ha! Look at you, you pathetic defect. On the ground yet again with my boot on your chest,'' she spat, "What a joke you are. You should have known that I would win."
Goku chuckled.
"Well, I shouldn't be surprised. You are strong after all." He replied, chuckling some more. "But don't worry, I'll catch up. You'll see."
Fejota's smirk fell into a thin line.
"Yeah, we'll see." She said, removing her foot from Goku's chest before shifting her gaze at Cerofla. "Should we continue?"
Cerofla shook her head.
"No, that's enough for now. We'll proceed with the sparring session at a later time and start by teaching him how to fly." Cerofla stated. Goku beamed at this with a wide smile.
"You're gonna teach me how to fly?!" He exclaimed excitedly. Cerofla rolled her eyes at Goku's exuberance.
"Yes," Cerofla replied, turning her gaze towards Fejota. "I'll take over from here, Fejota. Join up with Figsene and Lemetine, if they catch any big fish bring it here."
Fejota nodded before giving a side glance at Goku with narrowed eyes. She turns away with a grunt, starting forward then launching herself in the air. Flying over the ocean of trees.
Cerofla starts toward Goku then stops in front of him. Goku parted his lips to say something until Cerofla raised her hand. She points her finger on the ground.
"Stand up." She commanded firmly. Goku blinked twice before obeying. He stood up in front of her while looking expectantly at Cerofla. Cerofla placed her hands on her hips.
"In order for you to fly, one requires proper control of their power to basically push themselves off the ground with their power and then manipulate said power while in the air." Cerofla explained. "Take a deep breath. Remain calm, and find the ki that flows within you."
Goku nods obediently before closing his eyes. He inhales deeply then exhales through his mouth. Wind whipped his hair back as he was still akin to a statue.
Cerofla crossed her arms while she waited. Since she wasn't doing hand to hand combat with him today, she wasn't in her armor. Instead she was donning her jumpsuit whilst still adorning both of her white gloves and boots. Cerofla loved her armor, but she had to admit that it can be quite tight to wear and if she wasn't fighting she might as well not wear it. Goku, however, was still in his blue jumper, though Cerofla didn't approve of it and wished she had a spare armor for him.
After a few minutes nothing happened. Goku opened his eyes and gave Cerofla a questioning stare.
"You haven't felt anything yet? Nothing at all?" Cerofla questioned.
"Heh, heh, no." Goku replied sheepishly.
Cerofla sighed and brought her palm up. Charging a yellow ball of energy on the aforementioned palm. She used her other hand to gesture to Goku to come over and he complied.
"Place your hand over it." Cerofla instructed him.
Goku placed his hand over the energy ball. Heat washed over Goku's arm to his entire body. It was as if Goku was touching the layer of the sun itself.
"Do you feel it?" She asked.
"Yeah," Goku replied with a nod.
"This is the feeling you should focus on; find it and let it flow into your legs." Cerofla explained, subconsciously deactivating the energy ball as it shrunk in size before disappearing.
Goku stepped while bawling his hands into fist. Bringing his arms to his side. Staring at Cerofla, awaiting for her to give him the green light.
"Again." Cerofla told him sternly.
He once again took a deep breath and composed himself, standing motionless and closing his eyes. Another few minutes elapsed, yet nothing occurred. That is, until he gradually began to ascend from the ground. When he reached a height of two feet above the grass, he halted and swayed slightly.
Cerofla mentally calculated that Goku managed to remain airborne for nearly two minutes before his stomach emitted a growl, causing him to lose his balance. In a state of distress, his limbs flail about as he desperately attempts to remain in the air, only to ultimately plummet face-first into the grass. Cerofla closed her eyes and shook her head in disappointment.
Goku cursed under his breath as he sat up.
"How long did I go?" Goku asked, looking up hopefully.
"One minute and thirty-six seconds," Cerofla answered dryly.
"Aw…" Goku pouted as his stomach growled again.
"Well, it's to be expected," Cerofla commented, closing her eyes. "But you managed to stay in the air for one minute, so it's a start. But I suppose I can hardly expect you to concentrate when you're hungry."
Goku rushed shortly to Cerofla. Close enough where their noses barely touch.
"Does that mean we get to eat?!" His eyes were stretched with excitement.
Cerofla opened her eyes and stared blankly at Goku.
"My space." Though her words were calm and composed, it sent shivers down Goku's spine.
"Heh, heh, sorry." Goku laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his head as he backed away.
Cerofla disappointingly shook her head.
"You're absolutely ridiculous when it comes to substance." She remarked flatly before turning her attention up at the sky. She saw the familiar faces of Fejota, Figsene, and Lemetine descending towards them carrying giant fishes.
Cerofla turned away from Goku and walked towards her approaching siblings.
"Come. Once we're done eating, we're getting you back up in the air. Clear?" Cerofla stated bluntly.
A wide grin graced Goku's lips.
"Okay!" Goku cheerfully replied as he ran past Cerofla towards her sisters that landed.
Cerofla sighed and trailed after the cheerful Saiyan boy. It was amazing to her how much Goku cared for food. Cerofla didn't know anyone could feel so passionately about edible substances until she met him. Even for a Saiyan, it was a bit ridiculous.
This was gonna be a long training session.
Cerofla could feel it.
She is a brilliant scientist and the second daughter of Capsule Corporation's founder Dr. Brief and his wife Bikini. A technological and scientific genius who can turn her talents to almost any field and understand alien technology near-effortlessly. Her inventions, and the resources of Capsule Corporation, have been invaluable to herself, her family, and many people she'd helped. Her most notable invention is the Dragon Radar.
She was a young teenage girl, and her name was Bulma Briefs.
She entered the jungle through a narrow dirt path flanked by towering trees and dense foliage. The untouched wilderness created a sense of disconnection from civilization, immersing her in a realm of raw, natural beauty. The hundred-foot-tall trees reached towards the sky, while the thick undergrowth swallowed the moonlight, casting a white hue over everything. However, amidst the beauty, the jungle remained a place where man was weak and vulnerable.
Bulma was truly astonished by the vast array of flora and fauna that the jungle had to offer. The untouched splendor of pure wilderness left her in awe, as she marveled at the intricate details of each plant and the unique characteristics of every bird that flew by. It was a truly remarkable experience that left a lasting impression on her.
She proceeded at a leisurely pace, her steps cautious as she felt the soft, decomposing forest floor sink beneath her sturdy boots. As she continued her journey, she eventually stumbled upon a stream with muddy banks. Gazing over the undergrowth, past the trees, she observed the mist lingering in the space beyond. The air was heavy with the scent of mold and mildew, as well as the decay of plants and animal matter. As she traversed the forest, she was greeted by the familiar sound of a night owl on an overhanging branch.
Bulma dodged through some bushes and emerged into an eerie swampland that stretched across the forest. Thick roots stuck out from the soil in every direction, resembling enormous black snakes coiled up and stretching out from the earth.
It was then that Bulma's nose was suddenly assaulted by a strong ammonia scent.
Bulma coughed and sneezed violently. Her stomach churned uncomfortably, and she quickly retched. She quickly threw a hoof over his nose and mouth.
Oh my gosh, Bulma thought, what is that horrible smell?!
The foul stench invaded her nostrils, prompting her to gag. She shook vigorously, her body trembling in disgust. Her eyes burned with unshed tears. She looked around, trying to pinpoint where the terrible odor was coming from.
She almost stumbled backwards, away from the hideous scent, her feet dragging helplessly on the ground. With her hand still over her nose, Bulma slowly strides forward towards said ammonia. The deeper she ventured into the woods the more overpowering the smell became.
As Bulma neared the source of the odor, a sickening feeling spread over her as she realized just how close she was approaching the source: the smell was coming from behind a shrub near her path. Bulma squinted, trying to peer through the leaves of the shrubbery in hopes of finding out what was causing such a powerful odor in the middle of the forest. She took slow steady steps towards the shrub and peered around the bush.
Bulma blinked, shocked at what she saw.
A large amount of twigs and fibers were intertwined together in a circular form. Vegetation was constructed around the twig structure, forming a massive web of tangled vines and branches. In the center lay two round large eggs; their eggshells glistened brightly in the moonlight. The two eggs glowed softly.
Bulma's jaw dropped. Realization dawned on him: he was standing before a nest. Bulma stepped around the bush and crouched down to examine the eggs. The urge to pee and the unbearable smell long forgotten, Bulma focused on examining the eggs closely. This nest looked recent...so recently that the dirt covering the entire nest was still fresh.
Bulma's breath caught her throat.
A round orange gem was laying in between the eggs.
There it is, Bulma thought, a dragon ball!
Bulma outstretched her hand towards the radiant dragon ball. Slowly grasping it in her hand, pulling her arm back towards her person. She examined it for a better look, making sure the gem was in fact the real deal.
Bulma felt a smile gracing her lips.
Two down; only five more to go!
A deep exhale pulled Bulma out of her thoughts. She slowly lifted her head and saw the gargantuan, reptilian feet gripping the earth with black talons. Her eyes crawled up the muscular legs, up to the massive heaving chest and short arms with two-fingered claws, to the thick musculature of the neck.
Bulma's eyes climbed higher and she saw the behemoth's head twenty feet in the air. The rectangular jaws were closed shut. The nostrils on the end of its snout flared open with a rumbling snort, and its beady black eyes stared into Bulma's own.
The mother Inflatasaurus rex growled and took a step forward.
The full moon had ascended into the blue star filled sky after the sun descended over the mountains of Mount Paozu. The nocturnal animals returned to their natural habitats, bush-whacked from a long day of trekking and hunting. Mother birds from different trees settled in their nests and slept peacefully through the night.
Tree frogs chirped and creaked from overhanging branches. Crickets played music from the grass. A Night owl stood on an overhanging branch, hooting softly from within the dark forests.
Goku sat down on the floor with Cerofla and her sisters in Grandpa Gohan's house. It was another day of training with the girls as they helped Goku hone his fighting skills by sparring with him each passing day. It was tough for him though, especially whenever he was sparring with Fejota.
Through the months he'd spent with the girls, Goku found Fejota's fighting style was hard to counter, as she always used her legs to kick out at her opponent while feigning punches towards them. Her kicks were fast and strong enough to stun a person, but Goku still had the advantage in dodging most of the attacks. But even then it still didn't make a difference.
However, through each everyday sparring session he finished, he could feel himself getting stronger. Not nowhere near Cerofla and her sister's level of skill yet, but he felt like it was just a matter of time before he could hold his own against them. He hadn't gotten anywhere close to reaching Fejota's strength but there was still progress being made.
One issue Goku was struggling with through his training was manipulating his ki to allow him the ability to fly. The only little progress he made was hovering five feet in the air every now and then, but he would still struggle when it came to fighting or combat midair. But that was fine; he would work on improving it. He was determined to master flying and become as agile and powerful as those who trained him.
"A Great Ape's power is equal to the Saiyan's power level prior to the transformation multiplied by ten. A Saiyan loses the ability to reason in this form, and will typically display berserk and destructive characteristics." Cerofla stated as she ate the last piece of meat from the bone, throwing said bone to the side before continuing. "However, our father told us that they still can retain some sense of friend and foe deep within their subconscious, which can be awoken. When I transformed into a great ape for the first time, It took me two days to gain control of both the form and its power. The same could be said for my sisters. But we don't rely too much on its power except during battle, and to only use it as a last resort."
Goku nodded.
"Okay, so what are the exceptions of using this Great Ape as a last resort?" Goku asked.
"If you're facing an opponent that is too tough for you to beat, only then should you utilize the Great Ape's power." Fejota explained, a smirk gracing her lips. "Or if you wanna make things real fun, you can use it to blow up a lot of slugs and villages. Destruction and mayhem are great ways to show a Great Ape's power!"
Goku frowned. "Fejota, I'm not gonna hurt anyone."
Figsene rolled her eyes.
"Yeah, yeah, we know." Figsene said with a dismissive wave of her hand. "Anyway, a Saiyan also needs to absorb at least seven-teen million zeno units of Blutz Waves through the retina of the eyes to initiate the transformation. Blutz Waves are found only in sunlight reflected by a moon. If there is no moon, a planetary body will reflect the same number of rays and initiate the transformation. The easiest way to achieve this is to gaze at the full moon."
Figsene and her sisters looked at Goku and notice him staring back with a blank expression.
"You're not getting any of this, are you?" Cerofla asked. Goku chuckled while rubbing the back of his head.
"Heh, heh, no…" Goku trailed off awkwardly.
Cerofla and her sisters sighed collectively.
"Just… just follow us, okay?" Lementine finally suggested to the bewildered Saiyan.
"Okay, lead the way~!" Goku replied with enthusiasm.
Cerofla and her sisters got up on their feet and started towards the main door. Goku trailed after them as his tail sways behind him. Cerofla looked at Goku over her shoulder.
"Keep your eyes on us when we're outside. Don't look up to the moon until we tell you to." Cerofla advised, before leading Goku outside and towards the open area. Goku nodded and followed.
Goku kept his eyes on Cerofla as she stood at the field's center. Slowly lifting her head to look up at the moon. Nothing happened for a few minutes. He listened to the gentle breeze rustling the leaves.
Suddenly, Cerofla's body pulsed and throbbed, before growing dramatically. Fur sprouted from her arms and legs, and they began to darkened. Within seconds, she had changed beyond recognition, now a full-sized Giant Ape.
The Ape raised its massive arms and let out a roar of raw fury that reverberated throughout the surrounding forest. The entire ecosystem shrieked in response. Birds burst through the canopy and spiraled through a night sky as shadowy fragments.
Goku immediately went rigid at the giant ape before him. He heard a deep rumbling growl, prompting him to turn his gaze towards Fejota who was growing in size. Lementine and Figsene followed suit as all three of them grew into giant Great Apes.
Fejota raised her massive arms and bellowed into the night sky. The bellow was trailed by a similar roar from Figsene and Lementine together, resonating across the entire forest, waking up every animal from their slumber and causing the ground to shake. All the while leaving Goku to gaze up uncertainly at the four Great Apes.
Goku couldn't comprehend the monster he was witnessing, his mind racing back to a time long ago when Grandpa Gohan was still alive. The night when he snuck out during a full moon, the night when his Grandpa Gohan was killed by a giant monster; these girls looked just like that monster. But he acknowledges his feelings of guilt and sorrow for his actions that cost Grandpa Gohan's life. Goku could see clearly now that the monster was him all along.
"What's wrong, Goku? Too scared to speak?" Fejota teased, her voice was deep and animalistic in this form, but she could make words. Goku didn't respond to her little tease.
Goku fell on all fours without warning. Tears threatened to spill over. His emotions were all over the place. Guilt for what he did, grief at what had been done to his Grandpa, and anger towards himself for not doing for what he was told. He could've prevented it.
"It was me." Goku blurted suddenly as the tears flowed freely.
The others stared at him for a second, not sure what he was talking about. Fejota and Figsene shared a puzzled glance before turning back towards Goku. Lementine arched a brow at the Saiyan boy. Cerofla remained silent and folded her massive arms.
"It's all my fault." Goku continued. "The monster who killed Grandpa Gohan. It was… it was all me!"
A deep thoughtful hum rose from Cerofla's throat. Figsene furrowed her brow in thought. Fejota placed her massive hands on her hips while smirking down at the pitiful Saiyan defect.
"Oh look, girls. The Saiyan defect is submitting to his emotions. How pathetic," Fejota mocked with a laugh. "I don't know why you're crying over a dead ant that's no longer around. If anything you should relish in having your first kill; we Saiyans lust for bloodshed after all."
Goku immediately got up on his feet. Glaring daggers up at Fejota. Both of his hands formed into fist.
"He was not an ant, he was my Grandpa!" Goku exclaimed. "There is nothing satisfying about taking the life of an innocent person, it is wrong! Power without responsibility is useless; it only causes destruction. Great power should only be used to protect all living things, not destroy them!"
Fejota's burning red eyes glared down at Goku. Every word that came out of the boy's mouth was an annoyance. Even now she still wonders what happened to Goku to make him so soft. Her jaws parted to speak, until Cerfola raised her hand and stopped Fejota in mid stride.
Cerofla turned back towards Goku to see him shifting his gaze to her.
"If you really want to protect the inhabitants of this planet, really protect them," Cerofla emphasized the point, "then you will do this. You will train to control the Great Ape's power, so that no one will suffer the same fate as your caretaker."
Goku remained silent. Indeed, Cerofla was right. With the kind of power he had, if not careful, someone may die. He couldn't let that happen again.
Goku glanced back up at Cerofla with a determined glare.
"I'll do it, yes!" Goku declared as he clenched his fists. Cerofla nodded approvingly.
"Good… then look upon the moon, Goku." Cerofla instructed as she and her sisters moved to the side.
Goku looked up as instructed. There, high in the sky, was a large, rough white orb, casting its radiant light down on him: the moon was full.
A red veil of hatred covered Goku's eyes as he despised the tiger for its roar. He held deep resentment towards Fejota for disrespecting his late Grandpa Gohan. Goku also harbored self-hatred for the decisions he had made. Regret consumed him for causing the death of his own grandpa. Furthermore, he resented Grandpa Gohan for leaving him alone in this world.
He hated everything!
Goku's muscles expanded, tearing his clothes to shreds. Dark brown fur covered his body as it morphed and grew, becoming an enormous Ape. Less than thirty seconds later, he was several stories tall and unrecognizable.
Opening its glowing red eyes, the Giant Ape raised its massive arms and roared at the sky. Its roar was akin to a blasting napalm as it reverberated throughout the surrounding forest. It seemed like a shockwave traveled from the ape's lips, spreading throughout the forest and reaching a far away village within range.
The roar woke every scared villager from their sleep.
Cerofla and her sisters watched the now transformed Great Ape Goku turn away from them. Opening up its large, toothy maw and exhaled a massive beam of energy. Said beam hit a nearby mountain, erupting it like a volcano, plummeting fire and smoke into the air. The trees bowed away from the explosion and scorching winds roared throughout the area.
The beast stomped forward while beating its chest with its massive, hairy arms, each muscle bulging and expanding under its immense weight. Hundreds of animals were squawking and screaming, fleeing from the approaching behemoth. Its long thick tail swayed behind from side to side.
Cerofla observed the beast as it began destroying trees and small mountains with its fists. The Great Ape roared with seismic force, shaking the earth below its feet. Some of the animals that found shelter cowered in fear, while others ran further away to escape the destructive beast.
Cerofla glanced at Lementine. She nodded her head towards Lementine, signaling her to commence phase two. Lementine nodded back and began sprinting towards the wandering beast.
The Great Ape looked over its shoulder, and saw Lementine leapt towards it with incredible speed and agility. It quickly swiveled around and clashed with her by grasping both of Lementines' hands and interlocking its fingers with hers.
The pair growled fiercely at each other, struggling against their opponent's iron grip. The great ape broke free of her grasp, and swung down a punch toward her. Lementine raised her arm to block it, then slammed into the behemoth's side, sending him into a nearby mountain, crushing it like it was but a pile of blocks beneath him as it fell.
Lementine lips widened to a toothy grin and took a step forward.
Bulma's world blurred as she charged mindlessly past an endless expanse of trees. The mother Inflatasaurus persuades behind her, bellowing tremendously. The behemoth crashed through the jungle, causing branches to crack and snap beneath its bulk. Each methodic footstep made the floor shake, intensifying the already overwhelming situation. It was a truly terrifying experience, one that left Bulma feeling utterly helpless.
All of this just to get one dragon ball.
Bulma found herself in a state of great distress. Her natural instincts had taken over, leaving her with no choice but to flee. Fighting or hiding was deemed futile, and so she resorted to running. As Bulma ran, she became increasingly disoriented and lost, straying far from her intended destination. Despite Bulma's reluctance to look back, she could sense the presence of the dinosaur lurking behind her.
However, Bulma could not resist the urge to glance over her shoulder. What she saw caused her stomach to plummet and her eyes to widen in terror. The Inflatasaurus rex was closing in on her with alarming ease. In a matter of mere steps, it would have her in its jaws. The situation was dire, and Bulma knew that she had to act quickly if she were to have any hope of survival.
The Inflatasaurus roared with seismic force as it barreled after her through the forest. The rising humidity smothered Bulma akin to wet cloth, her legs bowed, she had been running for what felt like an eternity and her body was failing her. Bulma sprinted through the forest, jumped over logs and rocks. Her vision pulse by her throbbing heart-beats. She was intoxicated by her adrenaline.
Bulma had never exerted herself so vigorously in her entire existence, not since the time she managed to evade a ravenous giant crocodile. The recollection of the creature's menacing growl, the sound of its jaws snapping shut, and the thunderous footfalls that ensued still caused her distress to this day. However, the current situation was far more dire, a hundred times more perilous!
With her keen eyesight, Bulma perceived the conclusion of the forest a few meters beyond a cluster of trees. She came to a halt at the edge of a precipice, her heart pounding with trepidation. She peered over the edge and the sight that greeted her was nothing short of breathtaking. The vast expanse of the ocean lay before Bulma, its waves crashing against the rocks below, nearly sixty feet beneath her feet.
Bulma hesitated to jump. The ferocious howl of the Inflatasaurus reached her ears, causing her to turn her head towards the end of the forest where the bushes were being smashed through. The sight that met her eyes was that of the Inflatasaurus, with its jaws spread wide, and its teeth glinting in the moonlight.
Subsequently, Bulma looked back down at the ocean below and decided to leap off the cliff. Bulma screamed in terror as gravity wrenched her down. She caught a glimpse of the night sky as she fell, the moon shone bright and the stars twinkled above her.
Bulma quickly retrieved a capsule from her pocket, pressed the top trigger with her thumb, and her world was enveloped in white smoke. The smoke cleared out and she was now sitting in a seat of her airplane. Bulma steered the aircraft by ascending it to the heavens, soaring across the horizon.
Bulma lets out a collective sigh as she tries to comprehend what just happened. She had done something reckless, something incredibly foolish. Not only did she almost die, but she did it without thinking. She had no idea what would've happened to her, if she didn't have her capsules with her. But all that mattered was that she had a dragon ball.
"That was a close one." Said Bulma quietly to herself.
Bulma pulled out a box from under her seat. She placed the orange gem inside said box before closing the lid. She set it down next to her feet and continued driving.
Bulma blinked.
Did she hear a roar just now?
No, she must be hearing things.
Maybe it was from the Inflatasaurus she escaped.
Yeah, that's gotta be it.
Bulma proceeded forward in her aircraft.
Following the tracker of her dragon radar, the hunt for the dragon balls continues.
A/N: Goku's training has begun! Here's a bit of a backstory on Cerofla's family. Cerofla's father found out about the Zenkais when he was almost at death's door. This was around the time before Vegeta's father was born where his grandfather, Emperor Vegeta reigned on Planet Vegeta. When Cerofla's father learned of this ability he relayed it to both his mate and his children. But before he could tell any of his Saiyan brethren of this ability, he and his mate died in the field of battle.
But Cerofla and her sisters are unaware of this.
Now Goku has two challenges to overcome through his training with the girls. Flying being the first, and controlling the great ape form as the second. Will he be able to grasp control of said form? Only time will tell. Next chapter will feature the main event when Goku and the young female Saiyans meet Bulma and learn about the dragon balls. I'll be going now, hope you all have a nice day or night wherever you are.
See you in the next chapter, my little shimmerings!