CHAPTER FOUR: THE MEETING
�����The party eventually split up, and went home after talking about the
dreams. There was nothing they could do but wait for something to happen.
Vegeta wouldn't give away any more of his dream, and neither would Trunks.
Chi Chi and Bulma cleaned up with Goku and Krillin's help. Gohan invited
Piccolo to stay in case something happened, but he assured Gohan that he'd
show up again. Yamcha, Puar, Tien, and Chaotzu all went to Tien's place for
the night. Vegeta had departed long before, and Trunks and Goten fell asleep
(assuring Trunks the night over). All were aware now, and wary of what may
happen. They had also agreed to meet the next morning so that Goku could ask
King Kai what was going on. They al; slept that night, a deep sleep that
wasn't interrupted at all.
�����Gohan looked at the clock. 7:30am. He had to wait a little more to wake
his father. He leaned back and thought about how much this was bothering
him.
"At least I slept well last night" he thought.
He finally stood and began to get dressed. It was no use; he couldn't go
back to sleep.
�����Yamcha opened one eye and focused.
Puar and Chaotzu were laying on the end of Tien's bed, staring at the
cartoons on TV.
He grumbled and turned over in his sleeping bag. Just as he was about to
drift back in to sleep, the door flew open.
"Wakey Wakey!!" Tien laughed with the two 'already awake' couch potatoes.
Yamcha was about to scream when he got a whiff of food. He sat straight up
and looked over Tien's bed at Tien.
"Yep! I knew a little take out would wake up even You!" he smirked at
Yamcha who was bright eyed and standing up straight by now.
"We have to get to Goku's soon anyway." Puar piped in as Chaotzu turned off
the TV. He looked at Yamcha "Lets let Mr. Sleepyhead put on some pants
first."
Yamcha looked down at his boxers and blushed.
The others just laughed and walked out. After a quick, but fulfilling
breakfast, they were on their way to Goku's.
�����Vegeta looked at his mate, who was still sleeping. He wondered whether
or not to bring her to Goku's home.
She would be mad if he just left, but then again, she would take 3 hours to
get ready.
Vegeta merely sighed and turned to leave. She knew where he'd be. With that,
he flew soundlessly out an open window, just as the sun's rays began to
touch the horizon.
�����~Thud~ "OOWWCHH!"
Goten opened his eyes and rubbed them. Once his sight focused, he rolled
over and looked to the ground where the sound had come from.
Trunks was laying on his back with a scowl on his face **Pic**
Goten started laughing
"hey shutup!! "You took up the whole bed anyway!" Trunks half yelled/ half
whispered at Goten as he stood up.
"Awww you always fall off the bed Trunks!" Goten laughed ~Smack~ Goten
looked over at Trunks (who now had a grin on his face) armed with a large
pillow. "That's it" Goten jumped up and grabbed one also. "This means war!"
and so the great pillow fight began. Nothing could stop such a tedious
battle....except....
�����"Goten!! Trunks!!"
The two stopped dead in their tracks.
"Your father is still sleeping Goten!" Chi Chi yelled as quietly as she
could from the doorway. "Now unless you two want to help with breakfast,
settle down." She ordered. And left the room.
The two boys plopped down on the bed and looked at the TV.
"Cartoons!" they said together. And so it went, for about a half hour...
�����Goku opened his eyes. All above him were the faces of his
friends..Gohan, Yamcha, Tien, Chaotzu, Goten, Trunks, and Chi Chi. It took
him a second to realize what was going on, but when he did, he jumped
straight up and looked around wildly "What!?" He looked at his friends.
Yamcha cleared his throat and finally, Gohan spoke
"they're all ready for you to get ahold of King Kai, Dad"
Goku's eyes widened "Ohhhhh!" they nodded and walked out to let him get
ready.
They all sat in the largest room of the Son Home. In one big circle with
their legs crossed.
Piccolo and Vegeta had also shown up and sat in the circle as well.
With full concentration from all (or most) of them, an almost holographic
image of King Kai appeared in the middle of the circle.
"I am glad that you all contacted me. You may be just in time." King Kai
said.
They all watched as Goku asked him "What's going on King Kai?"
"Well, I'm not going to spell this out for all of you. In a few hours, a
ship will reach the earth..and its contents will be...King Vegiita."
The group was speechless with surprise, which increased even more when an
apprehensive Vegeta spoke.
"It can't be. My father is dead." He growled and hardened his face to all of
the stares of the group.
" No Vegeta, unfortunately he is not. Your father escaped Freeza's wrath on
your home planet. He has spent his years traveling around, trying to seek
vengeance on him. I believe that he has figured out that Freeza was killed
on Earth, so he is coming to investigate."
Vegeta remained silent. This man had been banished from his memory. He had
no right to be called his father, even if he had only raised him as most
normal Saiyans would.
The others just listened in amazement. Even Goten and Trunks, who stood
outside of the circle were listening.
"Those dreams you had are the early stages of a developing sense. Basically
a warning for now." King Kai went on
"Well is he coming to defeat us?" Goku asked
"What else" Vegeta answered before King Kai could. "He was bred for war, as
are all Saiyans. He knows that Freeza was defeated here, so in order to get
stronger, he will want to defeat Freeza's assassins."
They didn't understand Vegeta's relationship with his father, but they dare
not ask.
" There is one advantage you all have." King Kai said, as all eyes turned to
him "surprise...he has no idea that another Saiyan, or especially his son make
their home on this planet. When he does come, you can hide your Ki's and
attack early on. Do not give him a chance to power up, he is extremely
strong."
Vegeta could not believe his ears. His father had shaped the attitude he
held with him today.....he only had a few memories, all of which were harsh.
He knew his father was strong...but it was likely that he himself was still
stronger, as generations beat out the fore-generations. Vegeta wasn't
worried about the fight that may ensue...just what his father would say to
him. He truly hated his father, and made sure that even with his pride
level, he cared for Trunks.
King Kai said his good-bye's as the groups began to plan. Today was going to
be a tough one.
�����Piccolo scanned the horizon. "We'll need to go to a more deserted area.
That way there will be no interference's."
The fully armored group behind him silently agreed as they hugged Bulma and
Chi Chi.
"I'll .....be ....back ...mom ....Jeeze!!" Goten gasped as Chi Chi hugged him
tightly. She was getting a bit more used to sending the boys off to train
and fight.
The two backed off as the Z-fighters were surrounded by a white aura. In one
quick motion they were off. Disappearing with Piccolo in the lead. He knew
the country better than most would.