Disclaimer: I do NOT own DBZ, any of the characters or plot from the series.

The only thing I claim is any Character(s) and plot(s) of my own design

this is my first Fic, so please no destructive criticism

Almost a month has passed since the 'Cell Games'. The Z-fighters have returned to their daily lives.

(West City)

Yamcha moved back to West City. Resuming his career as a star baseball player, for the West City Titans. Even though he feels useless to the group, the former desert bandit to keep up with his training.

(Northern Mountains)

Tien, the lucky three eyed warrior, traveled home. Upon his arrival, his best friend Chiaotzu and his loving wife Launch greeted him. The former Crane student had closed his dojo due to the threat of the monster Cell, but reopened when the threat was dealt with. While finding to to keep up his own training.

(Master Roshi's Island)

Krillin moved in with Master Roshi, balancing his training and work. Only one thing, or rather a person could make him happy. Thankfully the former monk didn't have to wait long. Android Eighteen showed up out of the blue and she agreed to start dating Krillin.

The human warriors were enjoying their peace. Some a little more than others.

(West City, at CC)

At the residence of the Briefs, the CEO of CC, Bulma, could be found in her lab. Working on the next big invention most likely.

Vegeta, being the Prince of all Saiyan's, on the other hand. He'd just finished an intense work-out under five hundred times the Earth's gravity. Building up a sweat from training, the flame haired warrior headed to the shower room.

"Woman!" the Prince called.

However it fell on deaf ears. Not knowing if she was ignoring him, or simply didn't hear him. He didn't care.

"WOMAN!" the short man bellowed at the top of his lungs. People started covering their ears due to his volume.

"WHAT?!" the now infuriated blue haired genius yelled back.

Not surprised at the volume she was using, becoming accustomed to it, "Bring me a fresh towel," lowering his volume, but not losing the edge in his tone.

Mirai Trunks, who decided to stay in the past, learned how to tune his parents out. However he was curious about some things. 'How did the two of them ever manage to tolerate each other's presence?' the young demi-saiyan thought.

(Mt. Paozu, Son Household)

Chi-Chi was in the kitchen, it was lunch time at the Son House. Almost completely done cooking the amount of food she'd need to feed her and her son.

"Gohan, lunch is ready," the wife of Goku called out.

The preteen in question was currently in the living-room. Something on TV caught his attention.

(On the TV screen)

"I'm here with Mr. Cash who has an important announcement." the reporter from ZTV informed.

"In a months time, in honor of my sons eighth birthday, I will be holding a tournament. I will call it the 'Intergalactic World Martial Arts' tournament." the sponsor to the event finished.

"Wow folks, you heard it here first. I'm sure we'll have more news about the event soon enough. For now though, that's all." the reporter got out before going off aire.

(Back in the Son House)

"Gohan, sweety?" Chi-Chi called out once again, concerned about her son.

Within milliseconds the boy appeared in the dining room. "Yes mom?"

"Are you alright? I said lunch was ready and you didn't come running like usual." a softened look of worry on the woman's face.

"Oh, yeah I'm fine mom. Just...got distracted." he never really did figure out how to tell his mom he enjoys fighting a little. So mentioning what he saw on TV just moments ago wouldn't be easy.

"Oh, okay son." she half smiled.

"The food smells great by the way mom," the strongest warrior on Earth smiled.

"Thank you. Ready to eat Gohan?" the mothers smile increasing greatly.

He nodded. The mother and son taking a seat across from each other.

Bowing their heads and closing their eyes, "thank you for the food," looking back up and piling food on there plates.

"Son, I have some news for you," a semi smile on the woman's face. Only hoping he doesn't freak out.

"Yeah, what is it?" the half saiyan asked. Taking a gulp from his drink.

"...I'm pregnant Gohan. You're going to be a big brother." she was nervous, clearly evident on her face.

Shocking the boy into a stupor, he turned his head to the side and did a comical spit take. He turned back to his mother, bugged eyed at the revelation, "WHAT!?!?"

"Gohan?" Chi-Chi became worried, waving her hand in front of his face.

Slowly coming back to reality from the bomb shell shocker, "That's...amazing news mom," smiling widely at his mother. He was actually excited at the idea of being a big brother.

Seeing his mother being put in a good mood, due to his shockingly positive attitude towards the situation. The preteen took this as the perfect time to ask.

"Hey mom...," he paused briefly, clear to his mother, out of nerves, "...there's this martial arts tournament..."

Being cut off, "So I'm guessing you want to enter?" receiving a nod from the boy. She thought about it for a second, before finally turning back to her son, "What's the prize?"

"I don't know, yet mom. They're supposed to give us an update sometime tonight. I do know it's in a month though." he claimed cheerfully.

(Later that night)

The protectors of the Earth around the world, except Piccolo who was on the lookout, were watching the news channel. Shockingly enough even Vegeta in the Briefs household was watching the news.

(On the TV in the warriors homes)

"We're back with Mr. Cash. Also behind me is a screen. We're going to play a short clip before talking with with the sponsor." with that the film started rolling.

An image of four 'aliens' exiting a plane. Each holding unique weapons, with matching outfits.

"These 'aliens' come from the four quadrants of the galaxy"

One of them knocked out the camera man on the way down and the clip ended.

"Wow, this is a shock people. Let's see what Mr. Cash has to say," the reporter turned to the man in question.

"Well Mr. Cash, do you have anything to add to your comments from earlier this afternoon?" the ZTV crew member continued.

"Yes, I forgot to mention. The winner of my tournament gets five billion zeni, plus the chance to fight the 'World Champ' Mr. Satan." he added to his prior statement.

(Son Household)

"FIVE BILLION ZENI!?" the matriarch of the Son family exclaimed with bug eyes.

Gohan, being a little more level headed, was stunned as well. "That's enough to live on for quite awhile right mom?"

"Y-yeah son...," her facial expression suddenly changed, as her gaze averted to her son, "...not to mention you have a chance to show the world the truth!"

(Master Roshi's Island)

"I'm going to enter, I mean it's far better than just sitting around here all day," Android Eighteen stated

"No Eighteen, you won't be competing," Krillin started.

"And why not?" the blonde woman asked, aggravated at the fact she was told otherwise.

"Because I know...," the monk paused, not knowing how to phrase what he knew.

"You know what?" the cyborg looked puzzled.

Master Roshi was sitting back, watching the couple's quarrel. Interested to see how this plays out.

"...look Eighteen, I seen a test in the trash..." Krillin started, rather nervously.

'Oh shit, I thought I got rid of that' Eighteen thought to herself. She was careless, and was paying for it right now. Her face started turning bright red.

"So Eighteen, I can't allow you to fight." the bald monk stated firmly.

(The Northern Mountains)

In a small house, Tien, Launch and Chiaotzu were eating their dinner while watching TV.

"Do you plan on competing Tien?" the little mime like fighter asked.

"I would like too, but I don't make decisions on my own anymore, friend," the three eyed man said.

They all set in silence. The silence wouldn't last long though, as Launch got up and motioned for her husband to follow. They needed to talk in private.

"Tien, do you really wanna compete?" the considerate wife asked.

"Well, Launch...you know we need the money, you're six months pregnant," the man stated. By no means was he broke though.

"Alright, but I'm going to watch. I image everyone else has seen the news so we'll go to the Son house or over to Capsule Corp.," she started in a very informative way, "Agreed?"

He nodded, before leaning forward and giving the woman a quick kiss. It was then she knew he wouldn't leave her there. Chiaotzu was eaves dropping. The little mime like fighter was celebrating silently.

(West City at CC)

"Sounds interesting," a familiar bluenette said, "Vegeta do you plan to enter?"

"Hmph," was his immediate response, "No, beating on those weaklings does not interest me."

"What about you, Trunks?" the genius asked her son from the future.

"Sounds fun, and if I know the others. They'll be entering to." the future warrior spoke.

"Guess we'll call them, and the day of the tournament we can all meet up here," the CEO started, "Then we can all head there together."

(An Apartment in West City)

'Sounds like fun but I doubt I'll win...knowing the others, they'll most definitely be there.' Yamcha thought. Not knowing the only thing that really holds him back is his negativity.

'Maybe I should enter, hell at the very least it can help with my training' that's when it hit the former bandit. He decided to enter, the man needed a change in pace and to face facts.

(Two weeks later at CC)

Gohan and Chi-Chi had decided to go stay with Bulma. Which ultimately allowed Trunks and a younger version of his mentor to train together.

The two mothers sat in the kitchen talking, Chi-Chi kind of dropped the bomb on her long time friend. It didn't surprise Bulma to much considering the raven haired woman had told her she wanted another kid.

(Across the World)

The protectors of the planet were all training in their own way. The demi-Saiyan's were using the GR. Piccolo was meditating at the look out. Yamcha and Krillin got together to train, while Tien had help from his long time friend.