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The Lookout
Goku was in an intense mediation, he was currently waiting for his friends to arrive so he could tell them some important news. The Saiyan honestly couldn’t believe it when he made this discovery. He always did wonder if it were possible, now that he knows it is, he couldn’t be happier. And he’s sure that they will be happy as well, how couldn’t they be they’ll be able to catch up and they’ll train more, finally having a goal to reach towards.
Goku was soon brought out of his meditation by Piccolo who walked up and stopped beside him, “Do you really think it’s possible,” Piccolo asked, he was the one of few that Goku told the news to and just like him the Namekian was surprised as well but in a way, was relieved by it knowing that if they were to survive another battle they would need all of the advantages that they could get especially with Gohan quitting his training again and focusing on his school work. ‘Figure the boy would have learned by now…sigh,’ Piccolo thought.
“The Elder Kai says it’s possible. It’s just been thousands of years since it’s been done,” Goku said
“Can they do it is the question,” Piccolo said
Goku smiled, “It would be a mistake to underestimate them Piccolo. I’ve known them all since I was a kid and if there is one thing I learned it’s that when they put their minds to something they will accomplish it. Their determination whether they show it or not is as strong as mine. There’s no doubt, they will accomplish this. I know it.”
“Hmm, you have a point,” Piccolo said
“What about you? Are you reaching for it,” Goku asked
“Hm of course, I just need to figure out my new training regime,” Piccolo answered
Their conversation was cut short when they felt five power levels approaching, “Looks like they’re here,” Goku said
“Yes, and Chiaotzu is with them,” Piccolo said
“Looks like it. We really shouldn’t be surprised. The fact is Tien’s been the one keeping Chiaotzu from the battles. The guy must have put up a bigger fight than usual if Tien let him come,” Goku said
Just as that was said five figures landed on the Lookout. Those five were Goku’s first teacher Master Roshi, Goku’s first enemy turned friend/rival Yamcha, Goku’s second enemy turned friend and third rival Tien, Goku’s third enemy turned friend and fourth rival Chiaotzu, and finally Goku’s second rival turned best friend and the strongest human Krillin. Every one of these guys in front of him are his comrades, his childhood friends but most of all his family. Without them pushing him to his limits then he wouldn’t be as strong as he is today and he would have been dead a long time ago.
As the years gone by, they were his goals, to surpass them all so he could be the best. However, as he surpassed them they couldn’t keep up so he found a new rival in Piccolo and then Vegeta. As he became stronger along with Piccolo, Vegeta, and his sons and as the enemies got stronger he saw it. He saw why Yamcha, the man who told Tien in the 22nd Tenkaichi Tournament that he was born to fight gave up fighting; why Tien and Chiaotzu the people who put their all into their training and found greater strength but now makes little progress, and finally why Krillin someone who always strived to get better to show the world that he was no longer that weak kid who ran away from Orin Temple to be taught by the legendary Master Roshi, doesn’t try to find a balance between his training and his family. Goku understands why Krillin mainly focuses on his family after all Goku himself is a father and husband and when it comes down to it, his family will always come first but still Goku has found a way to balance the two and Krillin can find the balance to, if he tried. But sadly, Krillin never did try.
Goku knew the problem they all had, he saw it a long time ago. They were discouraged, they believed that they could never catch up, they allow themselves to be overwhelmed by not only their enemy’s power but by their own comrades, by his power. He wishes that he could have helped them sooner, to push them to train harder but sadly he never did that. It has always been one of his regrets that he never tried helping his friends. But now that changes, now he can help them, he can help them reach the heights that they always strived for and beyond. And soon before he knows it they’ll be catching up and pushing him once again.
Goku smiled, ‘Can’t wait till that happens. It will just be like old times,’ he thought, “Hey guys good to see you,” Goku said as the group approached him and Piccolo.
“Goku, it’s been awhile man,” Krillin said
“Good to see you again Goku,” Yamcha said
“Yes, it is,” Tien said
“Nice to see you,” Chiaotzu said
“I see you’ve kept up with your training,” Roshi said
“Of course, and sorry about not keeping in contact I’ve been busy at home with my family. It’s been pretty hectic since I came back. Chichi won’t let me out of her site, not to mention I’ve been reconnecting with Gohan and connecting with Goten not to mention getting used to Gohan having a girlfriend, Hercule Satan’s daughter no less. Not to mention keeping Chichi from forcing the two to get married when they’re together,” Goku said
“Heh that sounds like Chichi alright,” Krillin said
“What do you say we go inside and sit down and talk more,” Goku said
“Sure, sounds good,” Yamcha said
“You coming Piccolo,” Goku asked
“No, I’m gonna go train,” Piccolo said and then walked off.
“Never been one to socialize has he,” Krillin said
With that they all left to go inside the building they went to the location where Krillin, Chichi, Ox King, Yamcha, Bulma, Videl, etc. were grieving over Gohan’s “death” when Majin Buu was causing trouble. Once they got there they started catching up on what was happening in their lives and talking about when they were younger all the while laughing.
“I still can’t believe you pulled that stunt, I mean stealing the stone from me then when I beat you, you threw another stone over the cliff and kept the one with Roshi’s writing for yourself,” Goku said
“Pretty dirty Krillin,” Yamcha said with a smile
“Not even I did that and I was an assassin,” Tien said
“Hey, hey, I said I was sorry,” Krillin said desperately trying to defend himself
“Come on lay off the poor boy besides he paid for it later with that pufferfish. I just wonder why I had to pay for your mistakes as well,” Roshi said
“Collateral damage Master Roshi,” Chiaotzu said
Everyone laughed at that.
“So Goku, I have a feeling you asked us up here for more than a little get together for old friends,” Tien said
“What makes you say that Tien,” Yamcha said
“Well if Goku really wanted a get together he could have invited us to his house which is much closer than the lookout. When we all meet at the lookout it’s normally because of something important,” Tien said
“I too have had my suspicions on why you invited us here Goku,” Roshi said
“What’s up Goku, is there some new threat coming or something,” Krillin asked when he realized that Tien was right.
Goku just brushed off his friend’s concerns, “Did you guys hear, the world martial arts tournament has gotten so popular that they changed it from every three years to every year,” he said
Goku’s friends looked at him in confusion. Why was Goku so calm? Was there not a threat coming to Earth? If not then why did Goku ask them to the lookout?
It was Krillin who answered, deciding that there must not be a threat, “Really that’s cool. It’s hard to believe martial arts has become so popular.”
“Yeah and from what I’ve heard people are starting to realize that what we do are not tricks and the older generation who watched us in the tournaments are starting to speak up more, defending us and our techniques. However, we still got a long way to go before it’s like how it use to be when we were kids,” Goku said
“That’s good,” Yamcha said
“Yeah, you know I was thinking about entering the next tournament. It might be fun,” Goku said
“Yeah, I’m sure you’ll have a good time,” Krillin said
“Me? What about you guy? Wouldn’t you guys want to fight in the tournament? I would love to fight you guys in the ring again, even Master Roshi can join whether it be as himself or Jackie Chun,” Goku said the last part with a smirk on his face. Smirks soon appeared on Krillin, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Yamcha’s faces as well.
“W-what, what do you mean, I’m not Jackie Chun. Jackie Chun is my cousin,” Roshi said frantically but according to the smirks on all of his students faces he was busted.
“Sorry Roshi but Kami let out your secret to me during my training on the lookout,” Goku said
“Me and Chiaotzu found your costume when we were in your room when we first started training for the 23rd tournament,” Krillin said
“I found you trying on the wig when you thought no one was around,” Yamcha said
“Oh,” Roshi said, not really having anything left to say about the subject.
“For your question Goku. I gave up fighting. I’d just embarrass myself,” Yamcha said
“I was thinking about giving up fighting as well and focus on my family,” Krillin said
Tien sighed, “Chiaotzu and I as well have been thinking about quitting martial arts,” he said
Goku and Roshi both frowned at this.
“It looks like all of us humans are giving up training,” Yamcha said
“Speak for yourself. I haven’t given up training yet and I’m not planning on quitting anytime soon,” Roshi said
This surprised everyone except Goku who has been aware of his teacher’s increased power since he was revived.
“Why are you guys quitting? You all love martial arts. Yamcha in the 22nd WMAT you told Tien that you were born to fight. Tien, Chiaotzu you two were some of the strongest martial artists ever, you guys were never satisfied with being second best and kept climbing to reach greater strength, and Krillin there was a time when you wanted to show the world that you weren’t the same shrimp who left Orin Temple crying. Each and every one of you guys always trained your hardest reaching greater heights and when you found your limits you surpassed them like true martial artists. What happened to that,” Goku said
“What’s the point. It’s not like we’re gonna catch up to you, Piccolo, and the rest of the Saiyans,” Yamcha said
“I hate to say it but Yamcha’s right. I mean we haven’t made a difference at all through the years. Every single battle we’ve been in we never made a difference,” Krillin said
“I would have to disagree with you on that one Krillin,” a voice from across the room said
Everyone turned toward the voice and found Piccolo leaning against the door with his arms crossed.
“Hey Piccolo, what are you doing here, I thought you were training” Goku said
“I was but then I started wondering if you were going to tell them or beat around the bush first. Obviously, it was the second choice. That being said, you’re wrong Krillin,” Piccolo said
“Wrong,” Krillin said
“Yes, no one here has been useless when it came to battle. In every battle, you have all been in, you gave it your all. Each of you has earned the right to be called a warrior,” Piccolo said
“Heh yeah right, I was the first of us to be killed when Vegeta and Nappa attacked and I was killed by their henchmen. I didn’t even have a chance to fight the Saiyans like you guys did,” Yamcha said
“No one saw the kamikaze attack coming, it could have happened to anyone of us,” Piccolo said
“Yeah Yamcha, besides you learned from that didn’t you,” Goku said
“I guess I did,” Yamcha said
“Tien, you spent days and nights trying to master the Evil Containment Wave all just to defeat King Piccolo and avenge Master Roshi and Chiaotzu,” Goku said
“Yeah only for Piccolo to give birth to Drum who beat me up and then I had to be saved by you,” Tien said
“But when you thought Piccolo killed me when we were fighting at the king’s castle, you were still willing to fight even though you knew Piccolo was stronger, not to mention you saved my life from Piccolo’s explosive wave. And Gohan told me about Namek Krillin, he told me how you both found the dragon balls and I felt out your fight with Frieza when I was in the healing tank. You guys were incredible in that fight. Listen whether we like it or not peace isn’t gonna last, another threat will appear, we barely beat Buu,” Goku said
“It seems like every threat that comes our way is stronger and more dangerous than the last which means we need to become stronger. That includes you five,” Piccolo said
“Listen guys, I appreciate the vote of confidence but who are you kidding, there’s is no way that we will ever reach the lengths that you guys have. We didn’t even last a minute with Buu. We’d just be in your way,” Yamcha said
“Listen Goku, Piccolo, if there was a way for us to get stronger than we’d do it. I mean I still love martial arts and I always will but what’s the point if we can’t get stronger than we want too,” Krillin said
“So, you’re saying that if you guys could keep getting stronger and can catch up to us then you’d start training again,” Goku asked getting a nod from his friends, seeing this made him smile, “That’s great!”
“How’s that great,” Tien asked
“It’s great because I know of a way to get you guys stronger,” Goku said
“Yeah right. Come on Goku I know that you don’t want us to give up training but you shouldn’t lie to us just to keep us going,” Yamcha said
“Where do you think Gohan gets his lying skills from, Chichi,” Goku said
The others couldn’t help but smile at that.
“Goku’s got a point Yamcha. I mean this guy couldn’t lie to save the world,” Krillin said
“If strength were measured on lying Goku would be the weakest,” Roshi said making everyone laugh.
“If it were measured on acting then Krillin would be the weakest,” Tien said
“Hey what do, you mean I’m a great actor. In fact,” Krillin said but was interrupted
“We know, before you became an accomplished fighter,” Yamcha said
“You took some consideration in acting,” Goku said making everyone laugh and Krillin grumble.
Once everyone settled down they got back to the discussion, “Is there really a way, for us to get stronger,” Tien asked Goku
“Yes, there is,” Goku said
“How,” Roshi asked curiously
“You transform,” Goku said
“WHAT,” the humans said
“Transform. No way that’s impossible. Isn’t it,” Yamcha asked
“It is very much possible,” Goku said
“How do you know though,” Tien asked
“The Elder Kai told me,” Goku said
“Elder Kai, isn’t that the guy who gave Gohan that power up,” Yamcha said
“Yup,” Goku said
Flashback – Last Month
Gohan and Kabito just left the world of the Supreme Kai’s toward Earth, “Times like these I wonder what would life would be like if humans could transform,” Goku said
“What are you talking about what if humans could transform. Of course, they can transform,” Elder Kai said getting both Goku and Shin’s attention.
“What,” Goku and Shin said
“Are you serious? Humans can actually transform,” Goku asked as he turned to face the elder Supreme Kai.
“Of course, they can transform all species in existence have the ability to transform. It just requires meeting the conditions for their transformation. Thankfully for humans that their requirements are almost the same as the Saiyans. Not that it’s surprising considering they are related,” Elder Kai said
“They are,” Goku and Shin asked
“Of course, they are, why do you think that they look the same. Why, you use to live on Earth having everyone think that you are a human when in actuality you are a Saiyan,” Elder Kai said
“But ancestor how is that possible, humans and Saiyans being related. And how is it that I didn’t know this,” Shin asked
“Obviously you haven’t completed your training as the Supreme Kai so of course you wouldn’t know this,” Elder Kai said, “Listen up because I am only gonna explain this once. Long ago there was a race known as the homosians (h-oh-m-oh-sians). The homosians were a race of protectors, they had a sense of justice that was unmatched. Whenever someone needed help, the homosians wouldn’t hesitate but to jump in and help them. The homosians had many abilities, such being their zenkai ability which allows a homosians to get stronger right after they got beat to a pulp. Their battle sense also made them a formidable foe to deal with.”
“However, despite being a race of protectors and their sense of justice, the homosians were also known for their anger. The angrier a homosian got the stronger they become. Once a homosian got so angry they would transform, their hair would turn yellow, eyes would become turquoise, their muscle mass would grow, and their power would skyrocket making them stronger and faster than they were before. Their transformation had no name though to them it was just another tool to use. There was no need for names for things like that,” Elder Kai said
“Long ago in the homosians home planet there was a meteor shower, these meteors however weren’t ones that would be used for a show of entertainment for the occupants. No, these meteors were big, about half the size of Earth’s moon. The homosians knew the meteors were coming ahead of time but no matter what they came up with they all failed. There was only one thing to do to escape death and that was flee their own planet,” Elder Kai said
“Thankfully they were quite an advance race so they had the technology to build ships that could hold them. Once the ships were built the homosians boarded their ships and left their planet to be destroyed by the asteroids and search for a new home. The homosians didn’t know how long they’d be in space; they hoped for a couple of days. However, that didn’t happen, soon days turned to weeks, weeks turned to months, and months turned to years,” Elder Kai said
“Five years of travel and finally the homosians were becoming restless and started arguing to each other. Half the homosians wanted to just pick a planet to settle on while the other half wanted to keep going. There was a planet that they had discovered while on their planet that was perfectly inhabitable and were looking on settling on it, however they were unsure on how long it would take to get there,” Elder Kai said
“The other half of the homosians didn’t like that, they were getting impatient. Living in space would do that to a person. In the end, the homosians split up, one half looking to find a planet as soon as possible while the other searched for that mysterious planet they discovered. It’s too bad the first half didn’t stay longer because it was only two days later when the second half found the planet that they have been searching for and settled down on it. They named the planet Sapia and eventually they evolved and became Sapiens,” Elder Kai said
“What happened to the first half,” Goku asked
“The first half got what they wanted, they found the nearest livable planet and settled down on it. The planet was wild so the homosians adapted to the environment. Their instincts became more animalistic, they had better senses, and they grew tails to help them befriend some of the other life there. However, not all of the inhabitants were friendly. Some hated the homosians and started a war. Sadly, though even though the homosians were powerful they had fewer numbers than the other side. They lost the war and were forced to leave the planet,” Elder Kai said
“After that they jumped from one planet to another and for the same reason, war. It seemed like no matter where they went, conflict was always ensured. The homosians were forced to fight so much that they started to adapt more to it. It was the only thing that they seemed to do when they settled onto a planet. Soon the homosians started to enjoy the fighting so much that they started to instigate fights themselves. Throughout all of the years the homosians were no more, they evolved into Saiyans,” Elder Kai said
“However, even after going through all that, one thing never changed and that was the transformation that they had. Funny thing is that the first Super Saiyan wasn’t discovered with his group, the first Super Saiyan was actually discovered on a planet known as Planet Plant, that later became Planet Tuffle, then Planet Vegeta. But that’s a story for another time. The Saiyans kept the homosians legendary anger, so when a Saiyan becomes angrier they get stronger,” Elder Kai said
“What about the second half of the homosians though, what happened to them after they settled down on Sapia,” Goku asked
“After the homosians settled down on their new planet, there was peace for a many of years and soon they evolved into Sapiens. The Sapiens not having to go in so many battles like their ancestors weren’t as battle hardened and they became a much more emotional race then Saiyans. They didn’t find kindness or mercy as a weakness. They found it as a strength,” Elder Kai said
“However, after years of peace, Planet Sapia was soon attacked. Sapia was forced into a war with another race, the Namekians. The Namekians were a powerful race filled with warriors and sorcerers, however despite them having those, their technology was not that good, they were lucky that they created spaceships and even then, the only way they were able to make it to Sapia was because of their sorcerers,” Elder Kai said
“Not knowing what to do, the Namekians attacked Sapia to gain their technology. The battle lasted years with Sapia on the losing end, it had been years since they had to fight, evolution took its toll on them and as I said the Namekians had warriors, sorcerers, heck some of their warriors were Super Nameks. However, after fighting for so long the Sapiens started to get in the swing of things and with them being more emotional than the Saiyans, they were able to tap into powers that not even the Saiyans could. The emotional spectrum is categorized into the following Will, Hope, Fear, Anger, Greed, Love, and Compassion. These are the emotions that the Sapiens had access to and when they were able to feel one in such a strong enough way, they were able to transform into a Super Sapien,” Supreme Kai said
“Super Sapien,” Goku repeated
Elder Kai nodded, “Yes, however, once transformed they feel that one single emotion in such an intense way that it’s maddening. Some Sapiens even went insane because of the transformation,” Elder Kai said
“Kind of like Super Saiyan, when I first transformed, I felt so much anger inside me, so much power, it truly was maddening. I felt as if my sanity was leaving and all I could think was hurting Frieza. I had to tell Gohan to leave because I was scared that if he stayed, I’d wind up hurting him. I had to train as a Super Saiyan, so that I could control that and use it to my advantage. I remember I went in the mountains in Yardrat so I could train. It was a good thing to, there were many times when I lost control when I was in the Super Saiyan state. Took me almost two years in order to keep my sanity while transformed,” Goku said
Elder Kai nodded, “Through the war many Sapiens were able to feel one of these emotions so strongly that they transformed. With their new transformations, the Sapiens were able to fight the Nameks to a standstill. Finally, both sides decided to offer a truce and instead help each other. The Sapiens helped the Nameks develop technology while the Nameks taught the Sapiens about agriculture. Once everything was all said and good the Namekians left for their planet,” Elder Kai said
“However, that wouldn’t be the first time they would call each other for help oh no there were many battles that both planets participated in that became so bad they required the others help. The Sapiens finally found a race that gave them their greatest challenge, the Hydons. The Hydons were a very cunning race, and it was because of that, that made them so dangerous. The Hydons was able to cut off the Sapiens communication from outside the planet, so they were unable to call for their Namekian allies for help when things got tough,” Elder Kai
“It was a fierce war, a war that the Sapiens barely won. It was one battle that decided the war, one final battle that had all hands-on deck. Thankfully the Sapiens were a stubborn race, and had a strong fighting spirit, it was because of this that the Sapiens were able to defeat the Hydons and were able to kill every last one of them,” Elder Kai said
“The battle was won but their world was destroyed. After that the Sapiens started to rebuild their world from the ground up. With the Sapiens focus on rebuilding, they didn’t have time for training. It took them years to rebuild and as the years gone by evolution once again took its toll. With the lack of battle the Sapiens lost their zenkai ability as well as their transformation and battle sense,” Elder Kai said
“Only a few trained in combat but not enough to be able to transform. As the years went on and evolution continued, Sapia became Earth, the Sapiens evolved into humans and were forgotten even by their own descendants. There happen to be some legends though. However, those legends are so vague that people misinterpret on what they are actually talking about,” Elder Kai said
“Wow. So, what were to happen if humans could transform into Super Sapiens? Would they be stronger than Super Saiyans,” Goku asked
“No, despite Sapiens having access to the emotional spectrum, that does not make them more powerful. The only thing that the Sapiens have over the Saiyans is that they are more likely to transform. In the past, there was a ten percent chance for a Saiyan to become a Super Saiyan while there is an eighty percent chance for a Sapien to become a Super Sapien. No transformation is stronger than the other, if a Super Saiyan and a Super Sapien were to face off in battle. The battle would depend on which warrior is stronger, smarter, has more skill, etc., as for what would happen if a human were to transform, all of the abilities that evolution took away from them, they would get back,” Elder Kai said
“Wow, incredible,” Goku said
Back to prestent
Once Goku finished telling his friends what the Elder Kai told him, all of them looked at him with open mouths but also with wide smiles.
“I can’t believe it, so Saiyans and Humans are actually related,” Krillin said
“Yep,” Goku said
“It’s hard to believe that we actually share the same ancestor,” Tien said
“Yes, but it also makes much sense when one thinks about it,” Roshi said
“Goku be honest with me, do you really think that if we transform, we can catch up with you,” Yamcha asked
“Honestly, I can’t tell you that but if there’s one thing, I learned being with each of you guys, it’s this. When you guys set your minds to something you can accomplish anything. Each and every one of you are just as determined as I am when it comes to getting stronger. If anyone can unlock the Super Sapien transformation it’s you guys,” Goku said
“It may take us years to unlock that transformation. I guess it’s time to get started,” Krillin said
“So, you guys mean,” Goku asked
The humans all looked at each other, nodded and then looked at Goku with smirks on their faces. Smirks that he hadn’t seen in years, these smirks were smirks that were challenging him. Challenging him on even trying to stop them.
“You’re not getting rid of us that easy,” Krillin said
“One day soon Goku you will be dethroned, and I’ll be the one to do it,” Tien said
“You can take his second-place spot Tien. I’m taking his first place,” Yamcha said
“Not before me,” Chiaotzu said
“You best watch out Goku, because when we transform, we’re coming for you,” Krillin said
Goku laughed, “Good luck with that because I’m certainly not gonna make it easy on you after all I’m no ordinary Super Saiyan. I’m a Super Saiyan 3,” Goku said
“Well, I guess we’ll have to go beyond Super Sapien won’t we boys,” Roshi said getting shouts in agreement.
“Great. Apparently transforming into Super Sapien is like transforming into Super Saiyan. So, I can help you guys train, you know if you let me,” Goku said
“Let you? Of course, you can help us. It’ll be just like old times,” Krillin said
“Definitely,” Yamcha said
“With you there, we will be able to push ourselves harder than ever,” Tien said
“Great, I have the perfect place we can train too, it’ll help you get stronger and save time,” Goku said
Immediately Goku’s friends knew what he was talking about. “The Hyperbolic Time Chamber? Didn’t Piccolo destroy the door to that to try and trap Buu,” Yamcha said
“I did, but Dende was able to recreate the door,” Piccolo said
“He did. Actually, it’s now called the Transdimensional time chamber because of all of the changes that he made to it,” Goku said
“What kind of changes did he make,” Tien asked
“Instead of the time chamber being used twice in a lifetime it has a recharge rate of one month. That means that if you’re in the chamber for one day then when you leave, you’re gonna have to wait a month in order to go back in, if you try sooner, it won’t let you,” Piccolo said
“What happens if you stay longer than a day,” Yamcha said
“If you stay in the chamber for two days and then exit, it won’t let you go back in for two months. If you decide to stay in there for twenty-four days, then once you exit you won’t be able to enter in for twenty-four months. The number of days you stay in there will be the number of months that it will need to recharge. However, once you exit another person can enter without any trouble. The recharge is targeted on that specific person. Dende also fixed the aging, you could stay in there for 100 years and once you exit you would only have aged 100 days,” Piccolo said
“The chamber also is no longer one room but multiple rooms. Open one door and it will take you to a new training ground. There are training grounds that Dende, Mr. Popo and Piccolo have all come up with, and then there are training grounds that you can create with your imagination,” Goku said
“It all reacts to your imagination no matter what room you are in. If you want to test out your strength then all you have to do is think of an opponent, the opponent can be fictional or you can think of someone that you already know whether it be me or Goku, or even Cell and Majin Buu. The chamber will look through your mind and will gain every ounce of information that it can get on your opponent, what they look like, how they act, their techniques even their power level. However, remember these enemies are only imaginary, once the room believes that you are defeated or you decide that you’ve had enough, your enemy will disappear. Don’t let that ease you though, because even though the opponent will disappear once you are beaten. The rooms environments are very real, and very dangerous, also don’t be stubborn, once you are defeated let yourself heal, because if you summon another opponent to fight, then you can die. The training is so intense, that you must be careful,” Piccolo said
“Once you’re done for the day all you have to do is imagine the exit and you can leave the training room so you can rest and eat. It’s still has some of the same things, some rooms have some of the same features as the hyperbolic time chamber while others have all of them so I’d be careful on what room to go in and read the labels,” Goku said
“Label’s,” Krillin asked
“Dende labeled the rooms, telling what room it is and what challenges that you are gonna have to overcome,” Goku said
“Whoa,” the humans said together
“That’s,” Krillin said
“Intense,” Yamcha said
“Think you can handle it,” Goku said
“Are you kidding, of course we can handle it. We’re no strangers to intense training,” Krillin said
“Good,” Goku said
“So, when do we start,” Yamcha asked
“You can start now,” a voice called from the doorway.
Everyone turned their heads to see Dende and Mr. Popo walking in, “Everything has been handled, from calling your families to your workplaces,” Dende said
“Wait a minute, Goku did you plan this,” Tien said
Goku rubbed the back of his head and laughed, “What can I say, other than I know you guys. It doesn’t matter how many years it’s been; you guys never change. I knew that when you found out that you could catch up, that you’d jump at the chance,” Goku said
“Heh, well you’re not wrong,” Krillin said
“Ok then. What are we waiting for? Let’s get to training,” Yamcha said as they all stood up from their seats.
“Well, there’s just one other thing,” Goku said getting questioning looks from his friends.
“One other thing? Like what,” Krillin said
Goku looked to the doorway again, “You can come in now,” he said
When that was said someone entered the room, “WHAAAA,” the group said as they say the person who came in the room. The person was none other than Chichi wearing her old purple battle dress and her hair tied down (she has the same hair style that she did when she was in the 23rd world martial arts tournament in Dragon Ball). The group couldn’t believe it was Chichi, she looked as beautiful as she did when they saw her again in the 23rd WMAT.
The group of martial artists continued to stare at Chichi mesmerized. With that hair style, she looked like she hadn’t aged at all as if she was still 18, early 20s at best. Some were wondering if she were a Saiyan.
“Excuse me,” Chichi said but the group continued to stare at her, “I said excuse me,” but still no response. Finally, Chichi’s temper was flaring up, “HEY PERVERTS, AT MY EYES AND ONLY MY EYES!” Hearing Chichi’s pissed off voice snapped the group from their daze, Yamcha, Tien, and Krillin feeling pretty guilty at checking out another woman when they have wives and a girlfriend while Chiaotzu and Roshi were more scared than anything.
“G-Goku, what,” Roshi asked
“Well, you see Chichi decided that see wanted to start training again except this time she wants to go full on into our training. So, I’ve been training her,” Goku said
“Training her, for how long,” Roshi asked
“Since he got back, actually I asked him the first night he was revived,” Chichi said
“But why,” Tien said
“For years I’ve tried to make my family into a normal average family but despite my efforts, I always failed at it. My husband is a fighter but not just any fighter, he’s Earth’s hero and Gohan is his son. No matter how much I tried to keep either of them home, they wouldn’t stay,” Chichi said
“They’re heroes and they do what heroes do and that’s save lives. It didn’t matter how much I yelled or threatened or even hit them with my frying pan. Whenever there was trouble, they went to fight and I was left waiting at home, worrying myself to death never knowing what was happening or having any saying in the outcome. Always being the one to be protected, do you have any idea what it’s like to know that your five-year-old son was stronger than you. Knowing that no matter how much you want to protect him, you can’t because you’re not strong enough and that it will always be him protecting you,” Chichi said
Chichi then sighed, “I always lied to myself thinking that my sons needed me to protect them when in actuality they don’t. They can protect themselves and when it comes down to it, they’ll wind up protecting me,” Chichi said
“I felt the pain of what it was like thinking that your son is dead. I’m not gonna feel that pain again. If training means that I can help at least keep my family a little safer then I’ll do it. I am not gonna wait for my family to come back to me when there is trouble. When trouble shows itself again and I know it will, I am not gonna sit around and worry while my family fights to keep me and the Earth safe,” Chichi said
“No, for now on when trouble comes, I’m fighting alongside my husband and my sons, to protect not just the Earth but to protect our family. I’m never gonna have a normal family, it’s time to stop forcing the normal and start embracing the abnormal,” Chichi said
“Hm, good for you Chichi,” Roshi complimented, his respect for Chichi skyrocketed, the reasons for her restarting her training were the same reasons why he started to take his training more seriously through the years. He can relate to Chichi, sitting around and waiting to see if the people you love will comeback or not is the hardest thing that one can do. When Goku died saving Gohan when the boy way four, it took all Roshi’s will power not to let the tears fall in front of Bulma and Krillin both of whom were already grieving. He had to stay strong for them, it was only at night when he was alone in his room did, he let his tears run down his cheeks cried for the boy who he considered a son.
Even a year later when Goku was revived Roshi still felt the pain of losing his sons when he saw Yamcha die, then Chiaotzu, then Tien in the battle with the Saiyans. Then when Krillin died on Namek and finally when Goku once again died in the Cell Games. All of his students have died and every time it was because they were saving the world or helping a friend, and every time Roshi was powerless.
It was after the Cell Games did Roshi have enough and started taking his training more seriously and even went to greater lengths to surpassing his limits than his younger self and Master Mutaito ever did. He even asked Bulma for a gravity chamber but asked for her to keep it quiet which she did both. Seven years later and he was stronger than he ever thought possible. If he had this strength, he could have killed King Piccolo as well as take care of that Saiyan Raditz.
Sadly, despite the strength that he gained it was nothing against Buu and it infuriated him that once again he had to watch both of his students die in front of him. However, he didn’t let this discourage him though, it just drove him forward and made him think of more ways on how to get stronger. He hadn’t thought of many ways though, thankfully Goku had made this discovery and now he can get stronger and help his students fight.
“Wait, Chichi, what about Gohan and Goten, do they know about this,” Krillin asked
“No, they don’t, as far as they know Chichi and I are going on a second honeymoon. To catch up,” Goku said, he then chuckled, because he used the catch-up phrase on the boys. As expected, Goten was clueless while Gohan had both a blush and horrified look on his face.
“Alright, so a training session for seven in the Transdimensional Time Chamber,” Yamcha said
“Eight,” a voice corrected
Everyone again turned to the doorway and to their shock standing there is Bulma with a suitcase of clothes, “BULMA,” everyone in the room said.
“Bulma, what-what are you doing here,” Chichi asked
“Well, when you called me to cover for you with Gohan and Goten so you could train in the time chamber I decided that well, I wanted to come with you guys,” Bulma said
“WHAT,” everyone said
“Bulma, this isn’t some vacation. Where we’re going has some of the harshest training conditions you’ll ever see,” Goku explained
“We’re certainly not gonna be in a five-star hotel with room service,” Krillin said
“Actually, the accommodations are a lot better than the hyperbolic time chamber’s were. With multiple rooms, soft beds and a huge kitchen. Honestly the only living areas that are like the time chamber’s would be in the training areas themselves,” Dende said
“Oh, well that’s good,” Krillin said
“Listen, I know that what you guys are doing isn’t some vacation. I didn’t come here to join on some group vacation, I came here to train,” Bulma said
“But, why. Out of all the time we’ve all known you, you’ve never showed any interest in martial arts. Heck, I had to fight with you for two hours straight just so I could teach you self-defense. What changed,” Yamcha said
“My husband died, and my eight-year-old son went to train so he could fight a monster while I was sitting around, waiting, and hoping everything would turn out ok. My eight-year-old son was training to protect me, his mother. I’m Trunks’s mother, I’m supposed to be the one protecting him, not the other way around. It’s frustrating not being able to protect my child,” Bulma said
“When I first saw how strong Goku was when we were younger, I had resigned myself in knowing that there are going to be people younger than me who are gonna be over ten times stronger than me and I was right when Krillin came onto the scene and then years later with Gohan. When I had Trunks, I knew that he being half-Saiyan meant that he was gonna be stronger than me and for a while I was ok with that. I was relieved in knowing that when I wasn’t there then he could take care of himself,” Bulma said
“But then Buu came, and Trunks started to train with Goten to fuse into Gotenks. The thought of him facing Buu even as Gotenks frightened me and when Gotenks came back after his first fight with Buu, I about had a panic attack. For years I thought the world would stay peaceful, but I was wrong. The fighting began once again and just like Gohan, Trunks was sucked into it. I don’t want to be protected again; I want to be able to take care not only myself but my family. Please guys, please teach me how to fight, I don’t want to be useless anymore, I can’t,” Bulma said as tears ran down her face.
Everyone was once again surprised never did any of them, not even Chichi knew Bulma felt this way.
“Why us though, why not ask Vegeta to train you,” Tien asked
“For three reasons. The first is that I want it to be a surprise; second even if I asked, he wouldn’t do it, despite how Vegeta acts he is very protective and if he knew my intention was to help fight, he’d never do it,” Bulma said
“And third,” Goku asked
“I love Vegeta with my whole being, but I’ve known all of you much longer and we’ve all been through so much together, so many adventures. Almost everyone here is part of the turtle school and well I’ve always liked to consider myself part of the school along with you guys even to this day I like to think I’m part of it. If I was wrong, then I’d like to finally join it. If you guys will let me,” Bulma said
After a moment of silence, Goku walked up to his old friend and rested his hand on her shoulder, “Bulma, I know I speak for the entire group when I say you’ve been part of it since the very beginning. You’re as much part of this school as we are whether you know how to fight or not and if you really want us too then we’ll teach you,” Goku said
Bulma looked up at her childhood friend, her best friend, her little brother but he isn’t so little anymore. To this day she still can’t get over that, the little boy who she found in the woods is the man that is standing in front of her right now. These are one of the days where she remembers that he is a man, a man who created a family, a man who this world owes everything to, a man who this world doesn’t deserve. Yes, this is one of those days where she sees it because the truth is whenever she looks at him, she always saw that eleven-year-old boy that she had met all those years ago. She always hated being reminded how grown up he was, it made her sad and there were times when she wished that they could go back to those days where it was just him and her searching for the dragon balls but despite all of that, when she sees the man Goku’s become, she can’t help but feel proud of him and even as she is probably an emotional mess, she can’t help but feel proud of her little brother as he comforts her. She couldn’t help herself, Bulma hugged Goku who hugged her back.
“It’s ok Bulma,” Goku said
“Thank you Goku,” Bulma said
Everyone in the room couldn’t help but smile at the scene, even Chichi, most people would think that she would be jealous but she knew that there was nothing going on between them. She had accepted that even if she was his wife, Bulma will always have a special place in Goku’s heart.
Finally, Bulma calmed down and she pulled away from Goku and smiled at him in which he returned with a nod and they both turned to their friends.
“So, now that the emotional stuff is over with, is there anyone else out there that we should know about,” Yamcha said
“In the hall, no,” Bulma said
“With everyone here, I can’t help but wonder if there be anybody waiting at home for us,” Krillin joked
“Well, there’s, my girlfriend, Puar, Oolong, Bulma’s parents, Marron, Ox King, and then Launch and Erase,” Yamcha said, he then found his mouth covered by Tien’s hand.
“Who’s Erase,” Krillin said
“N-no one,” Tien said hurriedly
“Like we’d believe that. So, who’s Erase,” Chichi said
Tien saw that he was cornered and there was no way of escape. Cursing Yamcha, Tien removed his hand from his best friend’s mouth and answered, “Erase is mine and Launch’s daughter.”
Everyone stood there looking at Tien with shocked faces finally all of Tien’s old friends except for Yamcha and Chiaotzu yelled, “WHAT!”
“You have a daughter,” Krillin said glaring at Tien.
“And you never told us,” Goku said also glaring at Tien.
Goku and Krillin weren’t the only ones glaring at the tri-clops, so were Chichi, Bulma, and Master Roshi. All of them were pissed off.
“Now guys calm down,” Tien said trying to calm down his friends he could tell they were angry, heck he saw Goku’s eyes turn from onyx to teal. He can’t help but feel some sympathy for all of Goku’s enemies that the Saiyan turned Super Saiyan for. It’s one thing to see Goku’s teal eyes glaring at an enemy, it’s another thing to be on the receiving end of it. Tien also couldn’t help but wonder if Krillin and Roshi would go Super Sapien considering the glares they were sending him he wouldn’t be surprised.
“How old is she,” Chichi asked
“Well you see,” Tien said
“Tien, how old is Erase,” Bulma said
“Um, eighteen,” Tien said
“EIGHTEEN,” the group yelled
“YOU’VE HAD A DAUGHTER FOR EIGHTEEN YEARS AND NEVER TOLD US,” Goku yelled
“I told him that he should’ve told you guys,” Yamcha said
“You’re not helping,” Tien said to his friend.
“YOU’RE NOT OFF THE HOOK EITHER YAMCHA,” Bulma said
“How long have you known about this girl, boy,” Roshi demanded to Yamcha
“Um, since Launch got pregnant,” Yamcha said quietly
“He’s her god father,” Tien said
“How couldn’t you tell us that you had a daughter,” Krillin demanded
“Well, Launch and I were scared that she may get dragged in all of the battles like Gohan did and we didn’t want that,” Tien said
“And what about after the Cell Games, you know with those seven years of peace,” Goku asked raising an eyebrow
“I um, may have forgot,” Tien said
“I can’t believe this, Gohan could have had a friend his own age since the very beginning and he didn’t because you forgot,” Chichi yelled
“Well not at the beginning, after all the last time I saw Goku was at your guys wedding and I saw him seven to eight years later and that was when he returned from Yardrat, and I didn’t even know about Gohan until you guys came to me and told me about what happened with Goku dying to save Gohan and the Saiyans coming to Earth and like I said, I kept Erase a secret because Launch and I didn’t want her in our kind of life,” Tien said
“And you still didn’t tell us during the seven years of peace because you forgot,” Krillin said with a deadpan look.
“Uh, yeah,” Tien said blushing
Goku took a breath, “Ok guys let’s give them a break, let’s go to the time chamber and train ok,” he said
“Alright, let’s go,” Krillin said and with that the others trailed out of the room.
“Great, so we’re forgiven right,” Tien said but didn’t bet an answer, “Guys?”
“Guys,” Yamcha said
Tien looked at Yamcha, “Whatever we go through in that chamber I just want you to know something,” Tien said
“Yeah what,” Yamcha said
“I blame you for this,” Tien said as they exited the room.
Transdimensional Time Chamber Door
“In addition to the Transdimensional Time Chamber’s creation. We’re in the process of creating multiple rooms which range from regular training rooms to leading to different dimensions, all for the purpose to help you train even when you’re outside the chamber,” Dende said as the group was heading to the Transdimensional Time Chamber
“Seriously,” Krillin said getting a nod from Dende in confirmation.
“How many times are we allowed to use those and how long are we allowed to use them for,” Yamcha asked
“You can use them whenever you want, how long you want, and how many times you want. However unlike with the Transdimensional or Hyperbolic Time Chambers, these rooms times aren’t manipulated. So, if you were to stay in one of the rooms for a month, you’ll be gone for a month,” Dende answered
“Wow and all of this so we can train,” Chichi asked in amazement.
“Well, what can I say. Just like everyone here, I’m learning from my mistakes. However, I only got a few rooms up and running, I still have quite a bit to go, to get everything in order,” Dende said
“Amazing,” Bulma muttered
Finally, the group was approaching the door that leads to the Transdimensional Time Chamber. The group stopped in front of the door that used to be the hyperbolic time chamber, “Well here we are. The Transdimensional Time Chamber. Now I just want to make sure everyone is sure that they want to do this. The Transdimensional Time Chamber is much more intense and dangerous with all of the different environments with different effects. Are you absolutely sure that you want to do this,” Dende said
Everyone looked at each other and nodded. Goku then looked at Dende, “Yes we’re sure,” Goku said
“Ok, good luck,” Dende said as he opened the door.
Goku grabbed Chichi’s hand making her look at him. The Saiyan smiled in reassurance making Chichi smile as well. The two then led the group into the chamber. Once the final person entered the chamber, Dende closed the door.
“Do you think they can do it,” Mr. Popo asked
“Yes, they can. When this group sets their minds to something, they can do anything,” Dende said as he gazed at the door smiling.
END CHAPTER